What happens if mobile battery bulge?

Swollen batteries, while not common, are a significant risk. They are the result of too much current inside a cell of the battery, which causes a build-up of heat and gas. This could damage the lithium-ion battery causing it to overheat and burst into flames. Not something you want on a flight.

Can a swollen phone battery explode?

Yes. A swollen lithium-ion battery can be extremely dangerous if left in your device. A swollen cell phone battery could even catch fire or explode while you’re holding it, leading to serious injury.

Can a swollen battery shrink?

There is no point waiting for the battery to “shrink”. The ever growing pressure can cause damage to the entire device. Leave the battery in the device only if it is stuck. Never try to “solve” the swelling yourself by pricking a hole in it or with any other creative stunt.

Can swollen battery be repaired?

Thanks for A2A. Unfortunately you cannot fix the swollen battery by cooling it down, it’s nothing to do with the temperature when it’s already bloated. The only suggested way is to remove the battery. The reason why your phone battery got cooked might be overcharging.

Can a cell phone battery be replaced?

If you’re still under warranty or AppleCare+, you can get a free battery replacement on most phones from the last several years. For Android phones, there’s no single manufacturer that also handles all repairs, like there is with Apple, but you can still get same-day repairs done with third-party repair shops.

What are the effects of a swollen battery on a smartphone?

Swollen battery in the sense damaged battery better to remove it from phones other wise it may explode. What are the effects of a bulging battery on a smartphone? Batteries tend to bulge over time. Especially cell phone batteries because they are worked very hard.

What does it mean when a phone battery bulge?

Bulging batteries mean only one thing- buildup of gas inside. The gases are produced due to electrochemical oxidation of the electrolyte. Such oxidation occurs usually due to overcharging of the battery due to a faulty battery, or faulty charging electronics in the phone or battery charger.

Why don’t cell phones have replaceable batteries?

Unfortunately in the past four or five years the idea of user-replaceable batteries in cell phones has gone out of fashion. This is just part of planned obsolescence, so that when the battery is done, the cellphone is done, and you will buy a new one instead of just buying a new battery.

Is it bad to throw away a phone with a bloated battery?

No it is not. The first smartphone I ever had was a Samsung Galaxy Y and after a year the battery started swelling and the back cover came out. The battery had just about become useless and the phone started switching on and off on its own. So, if your phone’s battery has bloated it’s best to throw it away and get a new one.