back lifting up

[monsieurms]

SO....I'm taking off the case to clean it, and I see the back of the phone starting to unseal. To be clear, I've never done any work on it or gone into it. So, I'm suspect/fear the battery expanded and pushed it up? But maybe it just lost the seal. Any other thoughts, please advise.

I was thinking of replacing that battery. That's a definite yes now, and they can seal down that back at the same time.

 

[mustang7757]

Sounds like the battery swelled, happened on my Samsung S8., I wouldn't use it until fixed, power it off .

 

[cohoman]

I had the exact same issue about a year ago. Battery swelling. Had a local shop repair it within an hour under the Samsung+ warranty.

 

[monsieurms]

I had the exact same issue about a year ago. Battery swelling. Had a local shop repair it within an hour under the Samsung+ warranty.

I have an appointment at a repair place on Friday. They said they had a battery in stock and could get this done for me on the spot in a couple of hours. So I am hopeful it will be quick and easy.

 

[BerryBubbles]

Wow! Good thing you caught it in time.

It's a good reminder to all of us who do not change our cases often, to pull off those cases & check.

 

[monsieurms]

Wow! Good thing you caught it in time.

It's a good reminder to all of us who do not change our cases often, to pull off those cases & check.

I'm not sure how fast it was, because a couple of months ago I noticed that my case was kind of bulging a little on the right side and I started using a different push impact point to turn it on and off. I just thought it was a defect in the case.

At this point I'm thinking more that it was a defect in the back of the phone causing the case to bulge a little!

In any event, nothing else happened that was bad, everything kept working, and hopefully tomorrow fixes everything. I do have a 26 ultra in my sights when they come out, but that's a ways away. One way or another, this repair is just a stopgap.

I will say, every time I look up there seems to be some new incident with rechargeable batteries. I noticed some problems on consumer safety reports with certain Anker power banks recently too. (Happily, not the models I bought.)

I hear new technology is being experimented with, but it can't get here fast enough.

 

[monsieurms]

All fixed, back is fine, looks good, a bit over $100, inc. tax

Whew

 

[BerryBubbles]

All fixed, back is fine, looks good, a bit over $100, inc. tax

Whew

Oh good! I'm sure you are very relieved!

 

[monsieurms]

Even Anker.....which I thought was generally reliable. I have a Zolo btw--but not the 20k model, the magsafe 10k

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/anker-recalls-more-power-banks-for-fire-explosion-risk-how-to-get-a-free-replacement-or-gift-card/?ftag=CADc15b6ba&utm_email=7a6a639b35e674ccbc001e412ec0d33410a2b738fed5697af4fee3b9cfe2644a&utm_campaignid=15043202&utm_newsletterid&medium=email&source=iterable&utm_emailid=5f18e6463d1dd55fc65557c80d2d46bf35a83a12adf5ec418d6e291b52e82587

 

[BerryBubbles]

Even Anker.....which I thought was generally reliable. I have a Zolo btw--but not the 20k model, the magsafe 10k

Wow!! You just never know....

I have a really old heavy Anker Power bank tucked away. I probably should drag it out & inspect it for the sake of safety. I haven't used it for a couple of years. Too heavy.

 

[monsieurms]

Wow!! You just never know....

I have a really old heavy Anker Power bank tucked away. I probably should drag it out & inspect it for the sake of safety. I haven't used it for a couple of years. Too heavy.

I have some bigger ones too, like this:

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh review: Plenty of power inside a premium case

Built-in cables means I'll never have to carry separate ones ever again

www.digitalcameraworld.com

That's too big to stick in a pocket for sure. I tend instead to take my Zolo mag safe 10k with me most of the time--it's light and easy, and big enough. But for travel, if I'm away for the day--or on vacation for weeks--this bigger one is great, and I'm always carrying some sort of bag. And I love that it has cables built-in. (So does the Zolo, although as a mag safe type charger, it can also be wireless.)

The bigger one does need to be tossed in a bag rather than a pocket, but it's not that heavy considering 25k capacity and 165w output, and included cables. I rather love it. All things in their time and place.

 

[BerryBubbles]

I have some bigger ones too, like this:

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh review: Plenty of power inside a premium case

Built-in cables means I'll never have to carry separate ones ever again

www.digitalcameraworld.com

That's too big to stick in a pocket for sure. I tend instead to take my Zolo mag safe 10k with me most of the time--it's light and easy, and big enough. But for travel, if I'm away for the day--or on vacation for weeks--this bigger one is great, and I'm always carrying some sort of bag. And I love that it has cables built-in. (So does the Zolo, although as a mag safe type charger, it can also be wireless.)

The bigger one does need to be tossed in a bag rather than a pocket, but it's not that heavy considering 25k capacity and 165w output, and included cables. I rather love it. All things in their time and place.

That's a great feature, having the cables built in.

I probably should get a more practical portable size.

My Anker 20100 appears fine & is holding it's charge. I bought it in 2016, 20,100mAh for $33.00.

I forgot I also had the Anker PowerPort 5 in the case. (40W 5-Port USB Wall Charger, $20.00 ) Those prices ...