In the network has transcended a news of an iPhone 5 that has exploded after its owner ended a call when he saw that the terminal was overheating. It is not the first time that we see a "bomb iPhone" but it is not a problem that is limited only to the Apple phone but carries over to all electronic devices that have an internal battery, especially if they are made of Lito polymers like the one used on the iPhone.
The batteries that the mobiles carry are no joke and in case they become unstable, the damage they can cause is very serious in the worst case. The owner of this iPhone 5 has claimed that his iPhone 5 began to heat up until finally, the battery came to explode causing small fires that left the terminal in quite poor condition. Fortunately, there were no personal or material damages to regret except for the iPhone 5 that will go straight to the garbage can.
Why does a battery explode?
As I have already mentioned, It is not advisable to "play" with batteries, especially if they are made of lithium polymers.. The batteries that Apple and other electronic manufacturers assemble are safe for intensive use, although on some occasions, it may be the case that a print run goes bad and all the products affected by that incident have to be called for review (something that many suffered notebook manufacturers for the year 2006).
As everything in this life, It may also be the case that we win the lottery with a defective unit before which, we can only say that we have had bad luck, too bad luck.
On Apple's page we can read the following about their batteries:
Lithium-ion polymer batteries are more energy-dense, offering greater autonomy in a lightweight design. You can also recharge them when it suits you best, since it is not necessary to complete a charge and discharge cycle.
Seen like this, they are all advantages but it is not true. I insist again, lithium polymer batteries can become unstable under certain circumstances and that can cause a deflagration of the battery that ends in explosion, fire and emission of gases that are very toxic to human health.
Why does a battery become unstable?
There are many reasons so I will describe them above. The first one is use an unsuitable charger and is that the most delicate moment for a battery is while it is charging. Apple chargers and authorized manufacturers are expensive but it is because they have electronics that prevent overcharging, provide a constant and adequate charging intensity, something that the 2 euro and 3 euro chargers do not do.
Strong blows sometimes they also cause internal battery disturbances. In the case of a mobile phone, this is not usually the case since we have the body of the phone protecting against possible falls.
All the high temperatures They also do not get along well with lithium polymer batteries and if you have ever left your phone in the car in the middle of summer, it is very likely that you have received a warning message in which it is recommended to cool the device. Heat is not good for electronics either, so the cooler your iPhone is, the better.
The use of non-original batteries. A lithium polymer battery is expensive and something similar happens in the case of chargers. A good battery, apart from performing its real capacity, has a series of protection mechanisms against overcharging that cheaper batteries do not have.
What are the symptoms of a bad battery before it explodes?
Before a Li-Po battery explodes, it usually emits gases, overheats (if you touch, you will burn), it usually swells and the last thing left is the explosion and release of gases. If there are flammable items around, it can start a pretty serious fire.
Conclusions
We do not know under what circumstances the battery of the iPhone 5 of this user has been subjected but what has happened to him, it can happen to everyone you have an electronic device with battery.
It is not normal for a battery to explode, It is something very atypical so calm down. What is certain is that if the advice in the post is not followed, the chances of having a dislike are greater.
Cases like this iPhone are there every day But if the exploding device is from Apple, Samsung or any other large company, the impact is greater.
More information - New case of an iPhone 3GS that explodes because of the battery
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That happens to me and the terminal does not go to waste.
He goes to court to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer who left the accounts shaking.
That happens to me and the first thing I do is call Apple Care, and they give me another iPhone….
That is if you are lucky and it does not explode in your face or generate a fire in your house
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Just what just happened to my iPhone 5, only that mine began to open from the side, a small opening that within hours had already thrown almost the entire screen: '(I hope they accept the guarantee
Thanks for the advice, well it didn't happen to me, thank God and I hope it doesn't happen to me anyway.
My bateeria is super infatuatedaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, I'm afraid TT
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I have on my table right now a totally new iPhone 5s less than 20 days old with the battery inflated to the point of detaching the screen from its location. I have been waiting for 3 days to give me a new one since I could not accept a recycled one when the damaged one is less than 20 days old, and they still have not answered. let's wait and see if Apple answers before their phone explodes.
From now on, could carrying a mobile phone on a plane be a crime?
My hipone 5 I put it to charge in my car and when I realized it did not see a minute later, it began to vote smoke, the charger and the ihpone did not turn on anymore, it is possible that it does not work anymore or has no fix
Hello, I almost bought an original cable and an original charger and in the first use the cable burned, burning the iPhone I went to the store and they do not recognize the guarantee because they do not sell the iPhone 5c very poor Apple's attention in Argentina
My iphone 5 exploded a few days ago but it was like a grenade .. it became dust .. now I'm seeing if the apple ones answer me, luckily I had it on a table but it could have generated a big fire and even worse if it had been in my pocket .. or in my hands ..
Apparently I have also had a faulty battery. About two weeks ago I left my iPhone 4 charging at night (original charger and battery) and when I got up I found the phone burst and a black povo around it. Fortunately, a fire did not break out. We were sleeping and the iPhone was on a magazine outside the room, I have contacted Apple, they made me send the mobile to Ireland. He has answered me by phone that I have manipulated the battery (something totally false) and for now they refuse to answer me in writing, they ask me for € 160 for repair but I don't know how they are going to repair it. I hope they return the charred phone to me and I will think about what to do. (Sevilla Spain)
The Iphones are bad they have a weak battery I do not recommend them better buy a Samsung Galaxy, Huawei, Nokia, LG, or Lenovo but not the Iphone those mobile are bad ...