By merely looking at the battery in your cell phone, it may not look very dangerous. However, this tiny cell phone component can pose several types of risks including an overheating cell phone battery. Many of the batteries that are in the latest models of cell phones are Li-Ion (Lithium Ion). Although these batteries are very small, they contain a large amount of energy. There have been many reports linking these batteries to dangerous situations such as fires, it is more likely that the battery in your cell phone will overheat, cause you to sustain burns or even encourage the growth of bacteria.
An Overheating Cell Phone Battery
A cell phone battery can overheat easier than many cell phone users realize. There have even been instances where the batteries have exploded. When a battery explodes, pieces of the battery can come out of the phone and cause damage to the user. These pieces can start a fire.
Most of the time batteries that cause fires are batteries that have a defect. When you use a battery from a legitimate manufacturer in your cell phone, the chances of overheating are greatly reduced.
Cell Phone Batteries Harbor Bacteria
Many cell phone users are unaware of how much bacteria can grow and thrive on their cell phone battery. These bacteria can be potentially fatal for humans who do not have a strong immune system. MRSA has been found on the cell phone batteries of users. By cleaning your cell phone and battery on a regular basis, you will reduce the risk of bacteria living on your cell phone battery.
Cell Phone Batteries Cause Burns
A cell phone battery can burn a cell phone user. An overheated battery has the ability to give the user second degree burns. A user can get burns on any area of the body that is in contact with the phone.
Fortunately, there are simple things that you can do to prevent the amount of damage and risk the battery poses to your cell phone. You can prevent an overheating cell phone battery by making sure you purchase the right batteries for the type of cell phone you have. Also avoid dropping the phone or allowing the phone to come into contact with water. If your cell phone or battery does become damaged, a repair shop technician will be able to resolve the issue for you.
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