Here is a demonstration video of a laptop and Lithium Ion Batttery Explosion. The system was forced into an unstable state so that they could record the results. The battery in this generic laptop was not on the list to be recalled.
Watch and you might be surprised at the results.





November 13th, 2006 at 1:30 pm
wow that video would make one think about not getting a laptop.looks like someone needs to get back to the drawing board,and design some new batteries.
December 2nd, 2006 at 8:55 pm
Wow, that is horrible. Especially when I am watching this with my laptop.