Set the Wayback machine to

1995 and break out the fire extinguishers! Everyone who loves

Macs or hates them remembers the PowerBook 5300, also known as the

"Flaming PowerBook." Apple Computer suffered a public relations

firestorm due to a small problem with the original battery, that being

it might explode when charging. Fast forward to 2006 and the

Flickr account of Rogier Mulder, a user who initially posted images of his PowerBook carnage.

When I came home today, I found that the magsafe connector was melted. Thank god the cats disconnected the Macbook pro during the day (they were probably chasing each other and tripped over the wire).

Apple was quick to replace the damaged PowerBook.

Apple support responded very well (thanks Klaas) and fast. Before I called our local Apple support line, the dutch engineers were already contacted by their US collegues (who saw the pics) to inquire if I already called in. I'm getting a new Macbook asap and I will return my current one.

And, not surprisingly, Apple was also quick to request the images be taken down. They have now been blurred to "protect the innocent," along with an editorial comment.

For those whose immediate reaction is along the lines of 'censorship' and other big words: I don't care.

The gory pics can now be found at Cult of Mac.