Hello, everyone. My name is Laverna Lee. I am here to give some common sense advice about your chosen phone, tablet, or music playing device.
Signs to tell if your pocket device's battery is going to explode or catch fire:
Needed advice about your device:
I noticed the cell phone electrocution/battery exploding copy pasta is starting to make their rounds on Facebook again and I figured I would give my take on the situation.
First off, to my knowledge, a phone electrocuting you while it is charging is not that easy to pull off. If I recall, the most that would happen is a shock, which could easily be caused by old charging cables with exposed wires.
- It is important to check and make sure your charging cable has no exposed wires before plugging it into the wall to charge any device.
If there are exposed wires, get rid of the cable and get a replacement. I know iPhone users are a bit out of luck on this as Apple did start charging extra for their cables. But this brings me to my next bit.
I already stated this to one of those cell phone electrocution/battery explosion copy pastas:
- Over heating batteries are usually caused by the wrong voltage charging cable or faulty wiring in either the cable or in the phone itself.
iPhone users don't have that problem, as much, as their charging cables are unique and designed specifically for their devices only. However, iPhone charging cables are not 100% fool proof as they are just as much of a victim in this case as any other. While it would be cool to get the cheaper iPhone charging cable to replace your old one, it is better to simply buy the official one from Apple itself as they hold less of a risk than the cheaper ones.
- If the device begins to overheat while charging, unplug it immediately.
Make sure the cable is compatible with the device you are charging. This includes voltage. Some cables are compatible with other devices, but it is better to use the provided charging cable for the device rather than using some other device's charging cable. Also be sure to check the charging port at both ends. There could be corrosion that could be the cause. Some devices will let you know if the cable you are using is incorrect, but not all of them will, so always make sure of this, yourself, before attempting to charge your device.
From my own personal experience, the phones where you can take out the battery, they have specific types of batteries for their phones.
- Using the wrong battery, despite having the same prongs as the phone, can lead to overheating and/or the battery exploding.
I warned someone against using the wrong battery in a phone, telling them that it was a bad idea. They ignored me but soon learned after seeing the battery larger than it should have been, plus very hot to the touch after an hour of it charging. She was lucky it didn't explode on her soon after. Or start a fire.
- ALWAYS make sure the battery and phone are compatible with one another, completely.
If you need a replacement battery for your phone, there is, usually, a number inside the battery compartment, or on the owner's manual, that you can call to replace the battery for that phone. Replacement batteries for phones with warranties still active are better as it is usually cheaper or free, plus shipping and handling, getting them from the company itself.
A friend of mine, we'll call him Toto, used to have an iPhone. He knew something was wrong with it when he noticed the phone warping to a rounded shape. Instead of trying to pry it open or press any buttons, he, immediately, threw it away. This was a good idea as, hours later, it exploded inside our outdoor trashcan. It already had a charge before this started happening so it is possible that something got into it that caused the problem. Faulty or short circuiting wiring is a possible cause for the exploding battery. I, still, check my old iPhone, despite not having any charge at all, to make sure it isn't showing any signs of its own of possible explosion.
Phones where you cannot take out the battery makes it harder to get a replacement for the battery. Someone I knew had an Android tablet that did the same thing as Toto's iPhone did. Just like Toto, instead of going for a replacement, or prying it open, or anything of the sort, he threw it away. While it didn't explode hours later, it was still a wiser decision than trying to reach the battery compartment.
- Do not fully rely on a Google search to help you with a battery or charging problem.
Stick to the official websites or the local cell dealer to figure out the problem. Most Google searches you will come across are self-help, DIY (do it yourself), or other similar types of posts that tell you how to do it yourself. It is better to let the company or dealer handle the situation rather than risk your own safety to fix the problem. Also make sure to read your owner's manual for full safety actions needed to be taken before playing with your device. They, usually, have the web address and hotline to use when you are experiencing problems with your device.
You can use your phone while it is charging, however, it is safer to let it charge without using it. You run the risk of overheating the battery when you use the device while it is charging. I learned that lesson, myself, when my own phone stopped working from it overheating as I was playing with it while charging. I got lucky that it only stopped taking the charge instead of catching fire or exploding. It is, also, better to make sure the device is off while charging as it will, also, lower the risk of the battery overheating.
I do hope this helps you when using your selected pocket device. It should be common sense to utilize the owner's manual and the companies' official sites regarding the device you have. I will not give advice about any hoverboards as they are a fairly recent product and I never experienced their capabilities or issues myself. This has been Laverna Lee's helpful tip. Be safe everyone.
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Signs to tell if your pocket device's battery is going to explode or catch fire:
- The device begins to overheat while charging. (This is not 100% but a more basic sign of the device risking to catch fire or explode.)
- The device expands to a slightly rounded shape, warping its appearance in places it shouldn't be warped.
Needed advice about your device:
I noticed the cell phone electrocution/battery exploding copy pasta is starting to make their rounds on Facebook again and I figured I would give my take on the situation.
First off, to my knowledge, a phone electrocuting you while it is charging is not that easy to pull off. If I recall, the most that would happen is a shock, which could easily be caused by old charging cables with exposed wires.
- It is important to check and make sure your charging cable has no exposed wires before plugging it into the wall to charge any device.
If there are exposed wires, get rid of the cable and get a replacement. I know iPhone users are a bit out of luck on this as Apple did start charging extra for their cables. But this brings me to my next bit.
I already stated this to one of those cell phone electrocution/battery explosion copy pastas:
- Over heating batteries are usually caused by the wrong voltage charging cable or faulty wiring in either the cable or in the phone itself.
iPhone users don't have that problem, as much, as their charging cables are unique and designed specifically for their devices only. However, iPhone charging cables are not 100% fool proof as they are just as much of a victim in this case as any other. While it would be cool to get the cheaper iPhone charging cable to replace your old one, it is better to simply buy the official one from Apple itself as they hold less of a risk than the cheaper ones.
- If the device begins to overheat while charging, unplug it immediately.
Make sure the cable is compatible with the device you are charging. This includes voltage. Some cables are compatible with other devices, but it is better to use the provided charging cable for the device rather than using some other device's charging cable. Also be sure to check the charging port at both ends. There could be corrosion that could be the cause. Some devices will let you know if the cable you are using is incorrect, but not all of them will, so always make sure of this, yourself, before attempting to charge your device.
From my own personal experience, the phones where you can take out the battery, they have specific types of batteries for their phones.
- Using the wrong battery, despite having the same prongs as the phone, can lead to overheating and/or the battery exploding.
I warned someone against using the wrong battery in a phone, telling them that it was a bad idea. They ignored me but soon learned after seeing the battery larger than it should have been, plus very hot to the touch after an hour of it charging. She was lucky it didn't explode on her soon after. Or start a fire.
- ALWAYS make sure the battery and phone are compatible with one another, completely.
If you need a replacement battery for your phone, there is, usually, a number inside the battery compartment, or on the owner's manual, that you can call to replace the battery for that phone. Replacement batteries for phones with warranties still active are better as it is usually cheaper or free, plus shipping and handling, getting them from the company itself.
A friend of mine, we'll call him Toto, used to have an iPhone. He knew something was wrong with it when he noticed the phone warping to a rounded shape. Instead of trying to pry it open or press any buttons, he, immediately, threw it away. This was a good idea as, hours later, it exploded inside our outdoor trashcan. It already had a charge before this started happening so it is possible that something got into it that caused the problem. Faulty or short circuiting wiring is a possible cause for the exploding battery. I, still, check my old iPhone, despite not having any charge at all, to make sure it isn't showing any signs of its own of possible explosion.
Phones where you cannot take out the battery makes it harder to get a replacement for the battery. Someone I knew had an Android tablet that did the same thing as Toto's iPhone did. Just like Toto, instead of going for a replacement, or prying it open, or anything of the sort, he threw it away. While it didn't explode hours later, it was still a wiser decision than trying to reach the battery compartment.
- Do not fully rely on a Google search to help you with a battery or charging problem.
Stick to the official websites or the local cell dealer to figure out the problem. Most Google searches you will come across are self-help, DIY (do it yourself), or other similar types of posts that tell you how to do it yourself. It is better to let the company or dealer handle the situation rather than risk your own safety to fix the problem. Also make sure to read your owner's manual for full safety actions needed to be taken before playing with your device. They, usually, have the web address and hotline to use when you are experiencing problems with your device.
You can use your phone while it is charging, however, it is safer to let it charge without using it. You run the risk of overheating the battery when you use the device while it is charging. I learned that lesson, myself, when my own phone stopped working from it overheating as I was playing with it while charging. I got lucky that it only stopped taking the charge instead of catching fire or exploding. It is, also, better to make sure the device is off while charging as it will, also, lower the risk of the battery overheating.
I do hope this helps you when using your selected pocket device. It should be common sense to utilize the owner's manual and the companies' official sites regarding the device you have. I will not give advice about any hoverboards as they are a fairly recent product and I never experienced their capabilities or issues myself. This has been Laverna Lee's helpful tip. Be safe everyone.
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