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Battery care and safety
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Keep the battery in a cool, ventilated place and out of direct sunlight.
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Although the battery is rechargeable, it’ll eventually start to lose its ability to recharge. If
you find that the battery won’t recharge, it’s time to replace it.
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Please don’t throw old batteries into your household rubbish. You’ll find there are special
bins for batteries at refuse collection points. And some high street electrical stores
provide a battery recycling service too.
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Never throw the battery into a fire – it’s highly inflammable and could explode, hurting
you or somebody else.
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When you put the battery into your phone, there’s no need to use force. Exerting too
much pressure could make it leak, overheat, explode or burst into flame.
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Never take the battery apart. This may result in leakage, overheating, explosion or fire.
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If the battery becomes hot, changes colour or shape at any time (when in use, charging
or even while in storage) please stop using it immediately and replace.
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Keep the battery dry. Damp or wet conditions can cause it to overheat or corrode.
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Don’t leave the battery in direct sunlight or anywhere really hot, like in a car on a
summer’s day. That could make it leak or overheat, while lowering its performance and
shortening its life.
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Don’t charge the battery continuously for 24 hours. Overcharging is not good for it.
