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Q&A: Why do smartphones no longer come with removable batteries?

Posted on November 7, 2022

Question from Harris:  The battery in my three year old smartphone won’t hold a charge anymore.

I found a replacement battery online but it said I’ll have to disassemble the phone in order to remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.

The replacement battery comes with the tools needed to install the new battery but the video showing how it’s done has me thinking it’s way beyond my skill level.  [Read more…]

Safety alert: Pay close attention to the batteries in your devices

Posted on October 5, 2022

You probably heard about the trouble Samsung had a few years back with the batteries in their devices exploding and/or catching fire since it was all over the news at the time.

Well, I have something to tell you: This problem isn’t limited just to Samsung devices.

Truth be told, the lithium ion battery in any device can explode and/or catch fire if the conditions are right.

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Q&A: Will my phone charge faster if it’s turned off?

Posted on May 19, 2022

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Question from Dorenda:  Hi, Rick. I have a question about charging my phone.

I lead walking tours through the streets of my historic home town and I only have a few minutes here and there when I can plug my iPhone in for a quick charge.

Someone told me my phone will charge faster if I turn it off before I plug it in. Is that true?  [Read more…]

Heads-up: Your MacBook Pro might qualify for a free battery replacement.

Posted on February 16, 2021

Do you own a 2016 or 2017 MacBook Pro that won’t charge the battery past 1%?

If so, your machine just might qualify for a free replacement battery from Apple.

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