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Laptop battery swelling problem

This guide is designed to categorize lithium battery deterioration or damage items in a safe order in a “bloated battery” situation. It's easy to narrow down the cause by checking the charger and battery status, followed by the manufacturer's power management settings.

Solving Order
We've organized the methods starting with the simplest and least expensive ones. Please check the solutions one by one, starting from the top.

Do you have these symptoms?

  • swollen battery
  • The bottom of the laptop opens
  • Touchpad lifting
  • battery swelling

main causes

  • Lithium battery deterioration or damage

How to solve

Please check them in order from the top. If the issue is resolved, you do not need to proceed to the next step.

1

Immediately stop using and charging

A swollen lithium battery may be under pressure and have developed internal damage, which may pose a safety issue if continued use.

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  1. 1Shut down your laptop.
  2. 2Disconnect the charger.
  3. 3Do not press, poke or bend the battery.
  4. 4If possible, place it in a safe place away from flammable materials and contact the manufacturer's service center.

confirmation point

Even if the bottom plate or touchpad is lifted, first suspect that the battery may be swollen. After these steps, see if the “swollen battery” symptoms decrease or disappear. If there is no change, check for possible lithium battery deterioration or damage in the next step.

2

Get a professional inspection rather than disassembling it yourself

A swollen battery may also be damaged during removal.

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  1. 1Check warranty or manufacturer battery replacement procedures.
  2. 2Have the battery replaced and inspected for internal damage at a professional service center.

Precautions

Do not press, poke, or continue charging a swollen battery. If possible, stop using it and have it replaced by the manufacturer or a specialized service center.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've put together a list of things we frequently check regarding this issue.

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