5 Gadget Charging Tips That Can Save Your Life

We live in a world which is ruled by technology. Every other day, there are innovations and discoveries that we are introduced to. All these innovations and discoveries give birth to new gadgets that are meant to make life simple and advanced for us. Keeping yourself up to date with the latest gadgets and its technology seems to be the need of the hour to survive in this ever competent tech-world.

However, let us tell you that acquiring these gadgets is not an easy task. Most of them burn a really large hole in our pockets. Nonetheless, some of us end up buying gadgets on EMIs as we cannot really afford to pay for it upfront. When we are spending so much of our hard-earned money on the gadgets, we need to keep ourselves well-versed about their maintenance as well. The most important requirement of a gadget for it to function well is its battery life. We need to charge the gadget’s battery in order to use it, and it is at this very basic step that we commit the major gadget-sins. Off late, the Internet is being flooded about real incidents where gadgets have exploded while plugged-in for charging. It’s extremely important to know the rules for charging your gadgets. Here’s a list we’ve curated that will help you know how to charge your gadgets the right way.

1. Don’t Replace Your Phone Batteries In Unauthenticated Stores

An incident took place in China wherein a woman was driving on the motorway. All of a sudden, her smartphone exploded (1). Luckily, the woman faced no serious injuries but was surely baffled by the incident. The phone was in her bag and wasn’t even kept for charging, so, how did it explode?

Turns out that a few days back, the woman had gotten her phone’s battery replaced at an uncertified store. This incident serves as an eye-opener to all those who end up fixing their phones at small, illegal repair shops that use low-quality products instead of heading to the phone’s authorized repair center to save a few measly bucks. Now, that frugal act could cost you a lot!

2. Do Not Throw Your Gadgets Or Its Batteries On A Hard Surface

We all need to be aware of the fact that batteries in our gadgets are composed of chemical compounds that can explode if their natural composition is disturbed even in the slightest manner. There have been reports of incidents where gadgets or batteries have caught fire when thrown on a solid surface. We do it, don’t we? We throw the TV’s remote on the wall to vent out our anger. But remember, it’s not the right thing to do and it is dangerous too. Learn to handle your gadgets with care and treat them gently.

3. Never Try To Take A Bite Of The Battery

Who would do that? Many actually do it. Here’s an incident where a Chinese man tried to bite into a battery to check its authenticity (what was he thinking). While doing so, the battery exploded into a ball of fire (2). However, the man wasn’t injured thanks to his impulsive reaction of moving away when it happened. We’re reminding you again that a battery is composed of chemicals which are maintained in a precarious balance, and disturbing that balanced state can result in explosions. Therefore, keep your foolishness at bay and never try to take a bite out of the battery.

4. Never Use A Duplicate Phone Charger

Every cell phone irrespective of which mobile brand it belongs to has a certain distinct charger that is especially made to charge the device efficiently. We understand that just like our mobile phones, even its accessories like the charger or the charging cables come with a warranty of maybe a year, after which we might have to change it with new ones. In such cases, never opt for fake chargers or charging cables. Using these can cause your phone batteries to bulge, it can also lead to overheating of your phone, all of which can lead to explosions. You don’t just put your gadgets at risk, but also its user’s life at risk (3). Therefore, always buy the authenticated chargers from registered showrooms.

5. Never Talk On Phone While Its Kept For Charging

Never use an electronic device when you’ve kept it for charging. In India, an 18-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries caused by the explosion of her phone while she was talking over it when it was kept for charging (4). Learn to follow the safety guidelines of the gadgets you use, never ignore it. Make it a point to stay a few feet away whenever you’ve kept your phone for charging.

Here’s A List Of Some Strict Don’ts For Your Gadgets

• Never charge your phone when you find it becoming too hot or too cold.
• Do not keep a charging phone right next to your body.
• Never leave your phone on charging for the entire night. Charge it during the day, and make sure you unplug the charger when it’s fully charged.
• If you notice the phone’s batteries running out unusually fast, then pay attention to it. It’s an indication that you need to replace your phone’s batteries with new ones.

Please make it a point to remember the above pointers while charging your gadgets and use your gadgets safely. If you think we’ve missed out on any important point, let us know in the comments below.

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