[ Safety Alert ] Pay Close Attention to the Batteries in Your Device's

Dinesh Vishwakarma

You’ve probably heard about all the trouble Samsung is currently having with the batteries in their devices exploding and/or catching fire.[br][br][br] [br][br]Truth be told, the lithium ion battery in any device can explode and/or catch on fire if the conditions are right.[br][br]This issue is often caused by a either poor battery design or a faulty manufacturing process, in which case a bunch of devices will usually fail in short period of time, alerting the company to the fact that there’s a battery problem that requires a recall. The folks at Samsung can tell you all about that.[br][br]Luckily, defective batteries that are built in batches usually cause relatively few problems since the fault is usually noticed early and a recall notice is issued.[br][br]In my opinion, a far more dangerous situation arises when a battery works fine for a while and then simply decides to explode and/or catch fire without any warning. And believe it or not, it does happen more often than you might think.[br][br]For safety’s sake, it’s very important to keep a close check on the health of the batteries in your devices. Here’s what you should look out for: [br][br]1 – Make sure your smartphone, tablet or other mobile device does’t overheat.[br][br]While it’s common for devices to warm up during use, a device should never get so hot that it cannot be comfortably held in your hand.[br][br]It’s not unusual for a device to get warmer than usual when performing certain tasks (like using the GPS feature on your smart phone for example), but it should never get too hot to touch. If yours does, stop using it immediately and have it checked out.[br][br]2 – Never continue using a battery that begins charging slower than normal or stops accepting a full charge. Charging issues can cause a battery to over-heat and explode or catch fire.[br][br]3 – Visually inspect the batteries in your devices once per month to make sure they aren’t cracked or swollen. Either of these conditions is a dead giveaway that the battery is now defective and dangerous, and it should be replaced right away.[br][br]If you have a device that’s sealed, making it impossible to visually inspect the battery, check to see if the device’s case is swollen or otherwise damaged.[br][br]Since these types of devices are typically very compact, a swollen battery will usually cause the case to swell and/or crack. If you notice either of these conditions, stop using the device immediately and have it checked out.[br][br]Bottom line: Be aware of the condition of the batteries in your devices at all times. After all, a phone that explodes in your ear while you’re talking to a friend or catches fire while your family is sleeping could really ruin your day.[br][br]Note: Replacement batteries are available for most devices. You should be able to get one from your cellular carrier’s office, your local electronics retailer, directly from the manufacturer.[br][br][br]Source[br][br][br]

Rintu sk

thanks for the information

Hegde

Yes nice tips but How can we visually  inspect batteries regularly on now a days smartphone ?

Dinesh Vishwakarma

by Hegde | 2019-05-04 00:07
Yes nice tips but How can we visually  inspect batteries regularly on now a days smartphone ?

Batteries have a mind of their own. They're stubborn and unpredictable behavior has left many battery users in awkward situations. And yet, the battery is our steady travel companion that allows us to carry out our activities disconnected from home and office. In this paper we observe the battery in personal use and fleet applications.

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