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"Liquid contamination" invalidates Vaio warranty

ogilviea
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"Liquid contamination" invalidates Vaio warranty

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".  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).  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:

 

photos: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1884164/1264413.zip

 

Is my eyesight failing?  Can anyone see liquid contamination which is anywhere near any electrical components?

 

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