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Update Regarding Sony Battery Pack Replacement Program

Singapore, March 15, 2007

This notice is to announce the addition of certain Sony battery packs subject to the voluntary replacement program that Fujitsu Limited and various Fujitsu Group companies and affiliates have been offering for specified Fujitsu notebook PC models since last October. Based on new information received from Sony, battery packs with Lot Numbers as shown below in red text have been added:

Models Sold Outside Japan

Model Names P/Ns Lot Numbers
LIFEBOOK P1510/1510D CP229720-01 5X22, 5X28,
6105, 6130,
6619, 6622
CP229725-01 5X28
LIFEBOOK C1320/1320D/1321/1321D CP255100-01 5924
LIFEBOOK P7120/7120D CP234003-01 5Y02
LIFEBOOK S7021/7021D/7025/7025D CP267915-01 6306

Models Sold in Japan

Series Names P/Ns Lot Numbers
FMV-BIBLO LOOX P Series
FMV-LIFEBOOK P Series
CP229726-01 6117
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T Series CP234020-02 6224

Fujitsu advise customers having any of the PC models above to check the Lot Number of their battery packs again to determine if their battery packs are subject to the Exchange Program. Customers with these batteries who may have tried to register for the exchange program using the online tool on a Fujitsu website before are advised to do so again.

How to Identify PCs Subject to Voluntary Battery Pack Replacement Program

Please follow the steps below to check whether your battery pack is subject to the voluntary replacement program.

  • Check the model name of your PC. To identify the model name of your computer, please check the label on the bottom of your computer.
  • If it is one of the models listed below, check the part number (P/N) and lot number of the installed battery pack.

Models Sold Outside Japan

Series Names Model Names
LIFEBOOK Series P1510, P1510D, P7120, P7120D
S7020*, S7020D*, S7021*, S7021D*, S7025*, S7025D*
C1320, C1320D, C1321, C1321D
Q2010*
T4210

Models Sold in Japan

Series Names Model Names
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T Series T70M, T70M/T, T70MN, T70R, T70R/T, T70RN, T70S, T70S/V, T70SN, T50M, T50R, T50RN, T50S, T50SN
FMV-BIBLO LOOX P Series P70R, P70S
FMV-BIBLO LOOX Q Series Q70TN*
FMV-LIFEBOOK P Series P8210
FMV-LIFEBOOK Q Series Q8220*

*Battery packs made by vendors other than Sony may be installed in these models. Please check the P/N as explained below.


The tables below list the P/N and lot numbers of the battery packs that may be subject to the program. The tables cover all affected batteries, but not all batteries within the range of the lot numbers may be affected. If your battery's P/N and lot number are not in the table, your battery is not subject to the program. If you have a battery accessory, please also check its P/N and lot number.

For detailed procedures on how to remove the battery and identify P/N and lot number, please click the following link. How to identify Battery Pack's P/N and Lot Number.

P/N and Lot Numbers Subject to the Program

Models Sold Outside Japan

Series Names Model
Names
Battery
P/Ns Lot Numbers
LIFEBOOK Series P1510, P1510D CP229720-01 5701 – 6622
CP229725-01 5704 – 6421
P7120, P7120D CP234019-01 5915 – 6426
CP234003-01 5Y02 – 6424
C1320, C1320D, C1321, C1321D CP255100-01 5624 – 6511
CP255108-01 5628 – 5Y15
S7020, S7020D, S7021, S7021D,
S7025, S7025D
CP267910-01 5919 – 6407
CP267915-01 5X04 – 6307
Q2010 CP283030-01 6403 – 6412
T4210 CP293420-01 6508 – 6510

Models Sold in Japan

Series Names Model
Names
Battery
P/Ns Lot Numbers
FMV-BIBLO LOOX T Series T70M, T70M/T, T70MN, T70R,
T70R/T, T70RN, T70S, T70S/V,
T70SN, T50M, T50R, T50RN,
T50S, T50SN
CP234020-02 5809 – 6425
CP234004-02 5810 – 6424
FMV-BIBLO LOOX P Series P70R, P70S CP229721-01 5X27 – 6424
CP229726-01 5X31 – 6421
FMV-BIBLO LOOX Q Series Q70TN CP283031-01 6410 – 6412
FMV-LIFEBOOK P Series P8210 CP229721-01 5X27 – 6424
CP229726-01 5X31 – 6421
FMV-LIFEBOOK Q Series Q8220 CP283031-01 6410 – 6412

Note: Second digit of the Lot Number is one of 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,X,Y,Z in this order.

Instructions for Safe Use

If an affected battery pack is installed in your computer, please refer to the precautions listed in the user's manual and in particular take the following precautions until your battery pack is replaced with new one:

  • Unless absolutely necessary, use your computer with the battery pack removed.
    • Shut down your computer, disconnect the AC adapter and then remove the battery pack. Connect the AC adapter again to use your computer.
  • If you must use your computer with the battery pack installed, please pay attention to the following:
    • Do not use simultaneously with the AC adapter; disconnect the AC adapter if using battery power.
    • Use your computer under normal ambient temperatures.
    • When using your computer, do not place it on heat-retaining materials, such as a towel, carpet, or sofa. Never use your computer on electrically heated surfaces.
  • If you must use your computer with the battery pack installed, please pay attention to the following:
    • Do not use simultaneously with the AC adapter; disconnect the AC adapter if using battery power.
    • Use your computer under normal ambient temperatures.
    • When using your computer, do not place it on heat-retaining materials, such as a towel, carpet, or sofa. Never use your computer on electrically heated surfaces.
  • When recharging your battery, never leave your computer unattended.

Please be advised that due to the large number of Sony-made battery packs being replaced by various PC vendors, replacement battery packs may not be immediately available in every region. Please refer to regional customer contacts below for further information.

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Customer Contacts

The above information is true and accurate at the time of update.

Date: 15 March, 2007
City: Singapore
Company: Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific Pte Ltd