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This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

Update: 2025-11-12
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For some people, one of the most terrifying things in electronics is encountering a swollen battery. The pressure can potentially break a device open, and it often looks like the battery itself will burst, spewing toxic chemicals everywhere. Whatever the situation, it's pretty clear that the host device is unusable until you get a replacement battery and safely dispose of the old one.

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This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

This is why smartphone batteries swell up, and what I do to stop it

Roger Fingas