How to know if the mobile battery is damaged

In many specialized forums, and even on our site , we often recommend the best ways to increase the life of your mobile battery. But even so, there will come a time when we will notice that something does not work as it should . Unfortunately, these internals in today’s smartphones are not as easy to replace, at least for the end user, compared to removable parts of a few years ago.

Find out if something is wrong

These smartphone components are integrated into mobiles in the form of small sealed aluminum bags. They are designed to withstand a limited number of charge cycles, taking into account that a charge cycle counts as the maximum and minimum peak of its performance from each charge. There are several ways to optimize these charge cycles , but in no case will they extend the life of the battery much further.

Fortunately, there are several indications that put us on the track that our drums may need a change . Generally, and under normal circumstances, these symptoms should not appear before 18 months of use. However, they can appear sooner or later, even very soon, in case we are facing a factory problem.

Runs out before time

It is the first symptom that will make us suspect that something is not right. Noticing that it downloads faster than before, we will surely be at the end of its life. If before, for example, we reached the middle of the day with 60%, and now the same happens with 30% load, it is a sign that its life cycle is running out . In a specific case, it may be the cause of an application, but it is something that we can easily rule out.

Not fully charged

We may also notice that it is not fully loaded. No matter how long we leave the device plugged in , it will never reach 100%. This can be a symptom of degradation, as it does not contain enough electrical energy for the sensors of our mobile to register a full charge. In addition, it will be one of the clearest symptoms that will warn us that this component of the mobile device has reached a point where it would probably be better to change it.

The load drops suddenly

This symptom is usually one of those that most highlights the problem because of how striking it is. The terminal will suddenly lose several figures in the load percentage . It is possible that we remove it from the charger 100% and notice that it suddenly drops to 90% or 80%. Losing percentage points right away is normal, but drops that big reveal that the battery is nearing its end.

Aesthetic appearance

In this case, nothing like an aesthetic exploration to clear up doubts. In a vast majority of cases, these components can swell as a result of the lack of efficiency in the chemical reactions inside them. This will cause the back of our mobile to swell , it can even detach the back cover. If this happens, we will have to change it immediately, since in this case we even run the risk that chemical reactions will end up triggering the combustion of this component.

If it’s broken

In the event that it is completely broken, or its degradation is so great that it only lasts a few hours on, it will be time to get down to work. Basically, in these situations we can only do two things about it, and they are the following.

Put a new

If we have concluded that this component of the mobile device is totally damaged, it is time for us to replace it without further fear. In the past, changing the battery was very simple, since we could open the back cover of the terminal and remove it easily without any difficulty. However, right now, phone bodies are all-in-one, so removing it will be more difficult. Therefore, if you have enough knowledge, we advise you to change on your own, you just have to find one that is original compatible and compatible with your smartphone.

If, finally, you decide that you can change it on your own, you will have to buy with a tool kit to be able to carry out the replacement of this component. Then, you must follow this process (although, depending on the model, the step of removing this component from the interior may vary):

1. We apply heat to the smartphone (we can do it with a heat iron, if we have one, or even with a dryer at minimum power for a few seconds). However, we must disperse it throughout the back.
2. Now, with the help of a suction cup that includes the repair kits. We are going to pull the rear wall of the terminal and with the needles, we will work our way along the edges between the frame and the back of the device.
3. We must be very patient and do it carefully so as not to damage any element of the phone. Then, we remove the screws from the top and bottom, to remove all the trims.
4. With care and the plastic tools included, we disconnected the battery connector so that it no longer had power. We will help ourselves with isopropyl alcohol to be able to take off the battery, which is attached to the phone. To do this, you have to let it act for about 5 minutes.
5. Now, we unpack the new one and add a special glue for these components. Next, we place the new one in the same position as the old one and connect it to the motherboard.
6. Finally, we will have to screw the structure and check if the smartphone turns on. We put special glue to fix the back part and we exert pressure on it for a few seconds.

Go to technical support

In the event that we are not able to do it on our own, or we have no idea which is the ideal one for the phone, calm down. We will only have to contact a specialized technical service, it may be both the brand’s official and a store in our area that will take care of the replacement of this component of the smartphone.

Everything is going well, how do I avoid it?

We may have been fortunate that this internal element of the smartphone is still in top condition. However, you never have to relax, so we must take into account a series of aspects in order to take care of the mobile battery as well as possible so that it lasts as long as possible.

Basic tips

As we say, this internal element of telephones is bound yes or yes at the end of its life. However, we can implement the considered ‘ good practices ‘ or customs, which although they may slightly lengthen their life, at least they will not cause them to degrade before their time.

• Prevent the battery from falling below 20% or always reaching 100%.
• Reduce the screen brightness to the minimum possible.
• Frequently close background applications.
• Eliminate those applications that consume more energy.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes with your mobile.
• Always use the official charger of each manufacturer.
• Make use of the ‘Saving Modes’ that the mobile has.
• Keep the operating system updated.
• Make use of Wi-Fi networks whenever possible.
• Deactivate all connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS) when its use is not necessary.
• Deactivate all the sounds and vibrations of the system that we do not need.

Original charger and cables

When we suffer a problem with this element, we usually think that it is the fault of this component. But, experience tells us that, in most cases, the fault is in the charger or cable that we use. Therefore, try to exchange them with others that work correctly on other devices. And check if now your mobile does reach 100% power. In addition, it will be better to use an original charger , since we could fall into the trap of not being 100% compatible in terms of the voltage that our phone needs.

An app can help

There are applications specially developed to tell us in detail what happens with this component. One of the most popular is Accubattery , which allows us to control the amperage and total capacity of our battery at the time of charging, so we will leave out any doubt to know if the charge is being produced correctly and if the health of our battery is is correct. In this way we can see in real time the loading speed, the time remaining for it to reach 100% and a summary of the load history.