Is your Samsung battery swollen? Here’s what you need to do!

You put your Galaxy S21 or S22 down quietly, and a few days later it looks like your phone is secretly extra stuffed. The back panel bolts, the screen comes off…. and you wonder, “What’s happening?” Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Many users report that their device has been swelling due to the battery lately, and it’s not innocent. At ThePhoneLab, we’ve seen this phenomenon more than once, and yes: it’s serious. Time to clarify.

Note: do you have an obviously large bump in your phone? Then immediately an appointment at one of our stores and don’t keep walking around with it!

In this blog, we discuss the following:

• Why is my battery swelling?
• Why the Galaxy S21 and S22 have been hit more often
• What you absolutely must not do/danger from a swollen battery
• At ThePhoneLab independent repair provider for Samsung

Why does the battery swell?

With use, the inside of your battery ages, especially if it is regularly charged full or empty, or at high temperatures. Gas forms in the battery cell, causing it to expand. Chances are you won’t notice this until after a year or two, especially if you’ve used your device intensively. And yes, in some devices, the battery swells after only a year.

Want to know how good your battery is? Then read; How do I check the condition of my Samsung battery?

Another reason than your battery may start to swell is that there is internal dirt clogging your phone. This can cause damage to the battery, after which it may start to swell.

Why the Galaxy S21 and S22 have been hit more often

Although swelling batteries can occur with all lithium-ion devices, we see these problems remarkably with the S21 and S22 series. This probably has to do with the compact build, heat generation and batteries used. Samsung has confirmed that prolonged storage or heavy use on tightly sealed devices poses more risk of swelling. But then again, that’s of no use to you as a stymied consumer at this point. For that, make easy an online appointment, we have it fixed for you in no time. Click on your model and make an appointment:

• Make an appointment-battery replacement for Samsung Galaxy s21
• Make an appointment-battery replacement for Samsung Galaxy s22

What you absolutely must not do/dangers of a swollen battery

Stop charging or using it immediately as soon as you see it. Do not sit with it, as it poses a fire or explosion risk as Samsung users stress:” Battery bulge is not to be ignored. It’s a serious fire or explosion risk. ”

And no, letting it gather dust in a drawer is not a safe option either. On the contrary: lying idle can cause the battery to swell further, as internal gases continue to accumulate. So even without use, that risk continues to grow.

Nor is it a chore for the home! Bags, knives or tape: prefer not to polish with YouTube hacks and go to an expert who knows what is really safest. The chances of inhaling toxins by fiddling with your battery yourself are high.

At ThePhoneLab is independent repair provider for Samsung

See that bulge, or in doubt? Stop by! We immediately check if your battery is due for replacement. Our specialists give you free advice for nothing: no risk, no hassle. ThePhoneLab we use original Samsung parts, we are therefore independent repair provider for Samsung!