Tips to help restore laptop battery when bottled: Simple but effective

1. Signs laptop battery is bottle

If your laptop is experiencing these signs, it means the battery is bottled.

1. Laptop battery reports virtual capacity, when fully charged, but used very quickly.
2. The battery is swollen, the back cover can be turned on.
3. There is a state of constant charge but not full.
4. The computer has a sudden power shutdown when the battery capacity is still showing 20% ​​.

2. Cause the laptop battery is bottle

There are many reasons that lead to a bottle of laptop battery. Today, I will summarize the common causes that lead to a bottle of laptop battery, most of which stem from the user's side, due to the wrong use.

1. Users often charge and discharge when the laptop is not full of battery.
2. Manipulating the wrong battery charge: Many people have the habit of plugging in the computer first and then plugging in the power outlet, this sometimes inadvertently affects the battery's life due to sparks.
3. Discharge the battery continuously: Another habit that users often have is to use up the laptop battery, then fully plug it -> unplug and continue using.
4.  Frequently running out of battery is also a cause.
5. Using unstable and fluttering power sources is also a cause of laptop battery bottle status.
6. Charge and use the laptop in bed - the blanket causes the device to rise in temperature, or use the device in a humid environment.
7. Remove the laptop battery from the machine.
8. Using poor quality chargers, wrong parameters can also cause battery bottle of the machine.

3. How to fix a bottle of laptop battery

When detecting a bottle of laptop battery, quickly do the following to save the situation.

Step 1: Use the laptop until the battery is exhausted and the device automatically power down, then remove the battery from the device.

Step 2: Wait for the battery to cool down, wipe the battery clean, especially the contact location. Then wrap the battery in a plastic bag to ensure water does not get into the battery.

Step 3: Put the battery in the freezer compartment for 12-72 hours.

Step 4: Thaw the battery at room temperature for about 10 hours. Note: Do not remove the battery from the bag when defrosting.

Step 5: After the battery is thawed, spread the battery out of the bag and wipe it off again, making sure the laptop battery is not wet.

Step 6: Reinsert the battery into the laptop, plug in the charger until the battery is full. Note: Do not turn on the device while charging, wait for the poin to fully charge before starting the laptop.

Step 7: Disconnect the charger and check and start the machine.

Doing this can help the laptop battery recover up to 60%. However, you should also note that this practice should not apply to newer litium batteries.

If a bottle cannot be recovered, consider buying a new laptop battery. After replacing the battery, you should use it with care to avoid the battery bottle like last time.

4. How to keep laptop battery from bottle when using

The laptop battery is bottle bottle not only affects the needs of use and work, but it also has potential risk of fire and explosion. Take care of the battery with the tips below.

1. Use the computer in a well-ventilated environment, on a flat surface.
2. Should completely power off the computer when not in use for the machine to rest.
3. Use genuine charger, the best charger is supplied with the machine, correct specifications.
4. Should discharge the battery for the laptop after 3-6 months of use.
5. Limit battery exhaustion.
6. Clean the laptop once a year, replace the thermal paste.
7. Plug in the charger properly: Plug the charger into the outlet first, then plug the charger cord into the laptop.

So I have just shared with you some signs, causes, and ways to fix a bottled laptop battery. Good luck.

Micah Soto

Update 09 April 2021