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Terminal for GIGA school, self-inspection of 5 models NEC, extra screws mixed inside
NEC and NEC Personal Computers announced on the 4th that they will carry out a self-inspection after it was found that some of the terminals for GIGA schools sold to local governments and educational institutions had extra screws mixed in. It is believed that the cause was a defect in the manufacturing process, and one case was confirmed in which a screw mixed inside damaged the battery, resulting in smoke generation and heat loss. Five types of terminals subject to self-inspection and production period are ▽ Chrome book Y2 (July 2020-October 2009, 986,000 units) ▽ Same Y3 (June-November 2009, 142,000 units) ▽ VersaPro E type VR VR-8 (October 2008-October 2009, 109,000 units) ▽ Same VR-9 (May-August 2009, 5000 units) ▽ Same VR-A (August 2009-) In November, 48 units), a total of about 1.24 million units. Even if screws are mixed in, it will not be damaged or smoke unless a strong impact is applied due to a fall of the terminal, and there is no problem in using it. The specific collection method and timing will be decided in coordination with local governments and educational institutions. For Chrome book Y2 etc., 6 cases of smoke and heat damage due to the cable rubbing against peripheral parts and being damaged and short-circuited due to poor assembly of the cable have been confirmed, and also inspect. Screws are also mixed in the "LAVIE Direct N11" (early 21 model) released in May 2009 and the "LAVIE N11" and "LAVIE Direct N11" (late 21 model) released in October 2009 on the same line. It is said that it will be voluntarily inspected to see if there is any. Both companies apologized, "We deeply apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused to the children and students who use the target device and other related parties."
Denpa Shinbunsha Media Business Headquarters News Department
