So do I need a new phone

[orezok]

 

[Topzide]

Battery swelled! Need new.

 

[anomad]

I'd put that in a bucket of sand. Outside.

 

[BravoXray]

Looks pregnant to me.

 

[Wagtail]

Rubber mallet and some 'Duck Tape'... she'll be good to go.

Or you can get a new one.

 

[Alan W.]

Ya need to stick something sharp in it to let the pressure out.
Just kidding that would result in a fireball.

 

[rontaki]

Actually, the hard part about replacing the battery has already been done - opening the phone.
Nothing to lose but the cost of a replacement battery.
Now is the time to back up important photos and other data if you haven't already done so.
If you decide to attempt repair, be careful to not cut any cables while opening the phone.

Looks like an iPhone. If so, Apple iPhone Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.. The ifixit site covers many other devices also.

 

[BackRoad]

That's the best condition for a phone...!

 

[orezok]

The phone is an old iPhone 6 which we only use for background sound at night in the bedroom. It’s a toss. Already ordered a “new” old phone replacement.

We could have just bought a MP3 player, but I wanted a functional phone in case of emergency.

Like when your phone catches fire

 

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