I do most of my photo processing on my laptop. Since my laptop battery now needs recharging every 45 minutes that was a bit of a problem. Fortunately I downloaded a battery-checking utility from the Compaq website and discovered my battery needed to be replaced. Chatting online with a chap on the Compaq web help site it transpired my laptop is still under warranty and that my battery will be replaced free. Now all I need do is wait for Compaq to phone to work out the arrangements.
Sounds good. Might not be a photo problem for much longer.

