One of the most terrible risks to be avoided by all smartphone users is the effect of overheating on their smartphone. The impact of overheating can have an impact on damage to the device, even if severe, will result in an explosion or burning of the device.
Not infrequently, the case of a smartphone that catches fire or explodes, is suspected to be caused by overheating or overheating battery components.
No doubt, overheating is a security problem that is quite alarming, considering a number of recent uproar cases that reveal the defects of high-profile smartphone battery components.
However, the threat of overheating is not just on smartphones, you know, tablet and laptop devices can also experience overheating.
Then what are the main causes of overheating the battery? And what steps can you take to stop the risk of overheating on your smartphone?
Some guidelines you can do to minimize and stop the risk of overheating on your smartphone battery to avoid the risk of overheating or burning. Like what?
First of all, you need to understand first why smartphone batteries can explode and catch fire. There are several reasons why a cell phone battery can overheat (overheating). There are cases that are indeed very incidental like Samsung Galaxy Note 7 which indeed the battery components have fundamental defects.
There are two main causes of overheating Lithium-ion batteries. The first is when the battery is damaged, either because this can be caused by the fall of your cellphone or a heavy object being hit, and the physical damage to the battery components.
Well, the physical damage to these battery components can cause a short circuit, which causes it to expand and potentially explode and catch fire.
Heat is a major cause of battery fire and is usually associated with charging. Charging the battery will produce some heat generation, and if the temperature is too high then an internal short circuit can occur. This is compounded by the damaged battery component itself.
If your battery’s components cannot cool, a ‘thermal runaway’ can occur, where a chain reaction accelerates the temperature rise. This is the beginning of your smartphone’s burning disaster.
With the latest technology such as super-fast charging (Fast Charging) and the latest processor, it is possible to increase the temperature/heat in the cellphone now than the temperature of previous-generation smartphones.
Smartphone designs that are getting slim can also be influential. Especially when smartphone vendors try to insert large power battery components into very thin dimensioned smartphones without ensuring that the heat effect can be stabilized.
Or at the very least, place the battery components not too close to the others, and immerse the cooling technology in the smartphone.
Well, if one time you find the condition of your smartphone overheating, then how to minimize the risk of explosion or battery burning on your smartphone?
7 Ways to Avoid Exploding Your Cellphone:
- Use the original charger accessories, not the fake ones. Ideally, use the charger that came with your device. Or buy at the official outlets.
- Unplug the charger as soon as the battery is fully charged. Take a look and see when your smartphone is fully charged, and immediately unplug it to avoid unnecessary heat buildup in your battery components.
- Charge in a safe place. Yes, it might sound silly but we do not recommend that you charge your smartphone under the pillow all night.
- Remove the additional case (if you are using it) during charging. Pamasangan casing is like installing a “jacket” that gives the effect of heat and will limit heat dissipation so that it will trigger other heat.
- When charging, avoid direct sunlight. Your mobile phone is charging, it is strongly recommended not to be exposed to direct sunlight or sun reflection. Like for example exposure to sunlight will heat it up when you put your smartphone in the dashboard of your car while charging.
- Give your smartphone time to “rest”. When you are charging, leave your smartphone off and not open any application.
- Avoid pressure or kickback to the smartphone. Harsh treatment of smartphones obviously will have a very bad impact on the battery. So, never put the smartphone in a pants pocket, and sit on it or leave it under excessive pressure. Because it will definitely have an impact on the damage to the battery components.
