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Warning: stop tossing your old phone in the junk drawer
I used to just throw my old phones in a drawer when I upgraded. Didn't think twice about it for years. Then last month I found a 2016 Samsung I forgot about and the battery was swollen to the point it cracked the screen. Had to take it to a Best Buy in Portland for proper recycling and the guy told me lithium batteries can catch fire if damaged. Now I recycle phones within 30 days of upgrading, no exceptions. Anyone else sitting on a pile of old devices without realizing the risk?
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wendyg435d ago
Honestly I was the same way until my iPad bulged out last year.
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emery_black5d ago
Was it covered under any kind of warranty or did you have to pay for a new one?
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nancycooper5d ago
Yeah, @wendyg43 that iPad bulge sounds like a battery swelling - did they give you any trouble about it not being under warranty? I'm curious if Apple made you pay full price for the replacement or gave you a break.
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burns.jenny5d ago
That swollen Samsung sounds terrifying, I'm glad you caught it before something bad happened. My old iPhone 6 Plus did the same thing and now I'm paranoid about every device in my house.
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