Pro tip: My old laptop battery swelled up last month and I almost panicked.

It was a 2017 MacBook Pro that I use for side projects, and the trackpad started clicking weird before I noticed the case was bulging. I followed a guide from iFixit, used a plastic spudger to disconnect the battery, and got it swapped out in about 20 minutes. Has anyone else dealt with a spicy pillow, and what's the safest way to store the old battery before recycling?

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emma_morgan24d ago

Spicy pillow" sounds dramatic, it's just a puffy battery. How dangerous can an old laptop part really be?

elizabeth87527d ago

Did you tape the battery terminals before storing it?

grant54027d ago

Tape is just a feel-good step that doesn't actually stop the real discharge problems.

diana_king24d ago

My old motorcycle battery died last winter even with the terminals taped up. The tape just hides the real issue with slow drain from the bike's electronics. You really need a trickle charger or to disconnect it completely.