https://community.sony.dk/t5/pcs-accessories/quot-liquid-contamination-quot-invalidates-vaio-warranty/m-p/1331176#M131657 <P>Having returned my Vaio for repair (battery fails to charge), I have been informed that Sony will not honour my warranty because of "liquid contamination".&nbsp; I understand the term, and equally can understand why computer companies exclude damage resulting from spilled drinks, etc. from warranty coverage (I work in the industry).&nbsp; However, I defy anyone to explain how the "liquid contamination" in the following photos (taken by the Sony repair team) justifies the "excluded from warranty" decision:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>photos: <A target="_blank" href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884164/1264413.zip">https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884164/1264413.zip</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is my eyesight failing?&nbsp; Can anyone see liquid contamination which is anywhere near any electrical components?</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:44:03 GMT ogilviea 2013-09-10T14:44:03Z https://community.sony.dk/t5/pcs-accessories/quot-liquid-contamination-quot-invalidates-vaio-warranty/m-p/1331176#M131657 <P>Having returned my Vaio for repair (battery fails to charge), I have been informed that Sony will not honour my warranty because of "liquid contamination".&nbsp; I understand the term, and equally can understand why computer companies exclude damage resulting from spilled drinks, etc. from warranty coverage (I work in the industry).&nbsp; However, I defy anyone to explain how the "liquid contamination" in the following photos (taken by the Sony repair team) justifies the "excluded from warranty" decision:</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>photos: <A target="_blank" href="https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884164/1264413.zip">https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884164/1264413.zip</A></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is my eyesight failing?&nbsp; Can anyone see liquid contamination which is anywhere near any electrical components?</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:44:03 GMT https://community.sony.dk/t5/pcs-accessories/quot-liquid-contamination-quot-invalidates-vaio-warranty/m-p/1331176#M131657 ogilviea 2013-09-10T14:44:03Z