Swollen Li-ion batteries, while not common, could be the potential risk. Sometimes, aging of the Li-ion batteries may cause short circuit which leads to produce heat and gas. And a swollen battery can also be caused by manufacturer defect, overcharging, damage to the battery, using mismatched charger, high temperature, or many other factors.
*To judge if a Li-ion battery swells or not
To look the battery itself, directly inspect and check the battery whether all surfaces are flat or not. As for the devices, to check if the shape of device changes. Also, if you sniff the strange smell from the device, electrolyte leaks. Please stop using it.
*To deal with a swollen Li-ion battery
Even if the device still works, the swollen Li-ion battery must be replaced immediately. If it's possible, carefully remove the battery, and place it in a container in a safe cool place. This prevents further damage. If it's not removable, please stop and take it to an authorized repairer or disposal facility, which will offer correct recycling processes to ensure safe recycling or disposal.
*To decrease the possibility of swelling for Li-ion battery
There are also many things we can to to minimize problems. For example, choosing the high-quality Li-ion batteries to avoid the manufacturer defect, charging the Li-ion battery with matched charger in right way, also avoiding over-charge or over-discharge, Storing the device in a cool, dry environment. Replace the battery timely if it's damaged or no longer performing as it should. All batteries eventually fail so if the signs are there, take action and replace the battery timely.
*To judge if a Li-ion battery swells or not
To look the battery itself, directly inspect and check the battery whether all surfaces are flat or not. As for the devices, to check if the shape of device changes. Also, if you sniff the strange smell from the device, electrolyte leaks. Please stop using it.
*To deal with a swollen Li-ion battery
Even if the device still works, the swollen Li-ion battery must be replaced immediately. If it's possible, carefully remove the battery, and place it in a container in a safe cool place. This prevents further damage. If it's not removable, please stop and take it to an authorized repairer or disposal facility, which will offer correct recycling processes to ensure safe recycling or disposal.
*To decrease the possibility of swelling for Li-ion battery
There are also many things we can to to minimize problems. For example, choosing the high-quality Li-ion batteries to avoid the manufacturer defect, charging the Li-ion battery with matched charger in right way, also avoiding over-charge or over-discharge, Storing the device in a cool, dry environment. Replace the battery timely if it's damaged or no longer performing as it should. All batteries eventually fail so if the signs are there, take action and replace the battery timely.
