This message will not self destruct in 5 seconds, but your laptop may. HP and Compaq (now the same company) have joined the ranks of laptop manufacturers who have been surprised by flaming batteries. And two very startled consumers are living proof that you must always plan for the unexpected. We will hope they had good insurance, and we hope you have reviewed your insurance recently. If not… call us for a review.

If you are one of the unlucky folks who purchased a laptop from HP pr Compaq between August 2007 and March 2008. 70,000 units are being recalled. Visit this special HP web page to see if your laptop needs to go back to the shop. It is just a battery, it will be quick, and of course, the replacement is free.