Everything You Need to Know About Exploding Batteries

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Published Jan 26, 2024

Do not attempt anything you see in this video! Blowing up batteries is insanely dangerous as you can see in our video.

It’s true: the batteries that power our devices can swell, catch fire, and even, occasionally, explode. So how and why does this happen? And what’s the real risk, especially if you’re undertaking phone or laptop repairs?

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 Battery safety
01:07 Why Its Important to Discharge Battery
01:19 Plastic Spudger Demonstration
01:38 Metal Spudger Demonstration
02:02 Thermal Runaway Explainer
03:27 Bigger Batteries=Bigger Disaster
04:48 What About Swollen Batteries?
05:21 What Does a Giant Battery on Fire Look Like? Watch!

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