Bulging Laptop Case or Swollen Batteries? Get Them Fixed- Now!
If you own an Apple or Microsoft Windows or Linux-based laptop with a bulging case, or one that’s received liquid damage, read this article to find out why the problem shouldn’t be ignored.
We got an Apple MacBook Pro in to be fixed not so long ago. The problem was liquid damage, and put quite simply, it wasn’t turning on. We didn’t expect things to look quite this bad inside though…
The dust isn’t the problem here- although it should still be removed*. No, what caught our eye was the very swollen (and dangerous) state of the batteries at the back of the computer. Swelling- caused by a buildup of gas- always indicates that a Li-Ion laptop battery has been damaged. In this case, it’s probably a direct or indirect result of the liquid spill, but battery damage and swelling can also be due to overheating or physical trauma. (You might notice it if your laptop or notebook computer case starts to bulge).
Swollen batteries are hazardous in general, but the ones seen here are in a particularly bad state and at major risk of either exploding or catching fire- or both. In such cases, they should be removed as soon as possible by an expert. (Due to the fire and explosion risk, we don’t recommend doing this at home unless you already know what you’re doing).
The good news is that our technicians were able to extract and dispose of the damaged batteries with no drama involved.
We mentioned that a swollen case was a sign that the batteries inside were damaged. Not only is this dangerous in itself, but the swollen batteries also exert an (often significant) amount of pressure on other components inside, bending the motherboard, breaking joints or crushing parts. The sooner the battery is replaced, the less likely it is that your computer will be damaged in this way.
We can replace the batteries on Apple laptop computers (including MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or MacBook Retina) and Microsoft Windows or Linux-based laptops or notebooks– and we’ll safely dispose of the old ones. (We also fix the same problem in smartphones and tablets). Bring it to our shop in Union Street, Dundee- just off the Nethergate and down from the Overgate Centre.
As one of the longest-established computer repair businesses in eastern Scotland (founded in 2001), you can trust us to know what we’re doing. And we’re conveniently located for you.
* The dust in this photograph isn’t anything to do with the liquid damage. Dust often builds up due to the circulation of air used in cooling. However, it can jam fans or reduce airflow and thus cause overheating, so it’s still a good idea to remove it when the case is open anyway.
