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March 30th, 2026 17:21
Battery unsafely latitude 5310
Hi everyone, I know this model can have heating issues, but I’m not sure if anyone else has experienced battery swelling to this extreme. I don’t know if you can see it clearly, but it almost looks “ergonomic” now because it’s so deformed. It still works at normal speed, although some keys are already failing, and it really feels like it’s going to explode. I have to keep using it as long as it lasts due to resource limitations.
I already ordered the original battery directly, but the site says it’s meant for self‑replacement. Has anyone gone through this situation, and do you have any safety advice for the replacement process? Thanks.
CarlosMucinoPMP
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March 30th, 2026 17:31
I am in ireland but bought the lap in Mexico
ejn63
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March 30th, 2026 17:36
Get rid of that battery immediately. If you are not comfortable removing it, have a local computer shop do the job.
The main thing is to make sure you do not puncture the battery when removing it (it's not glued in so there should not be much risk of that).
CarlosMucinoPMP
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March 30th, 2026 20:33
i am waiting for the new original batery also, but i never see issue like that. the battery will be arriving this week
ejn63
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March 30th, 2026 22:48
The system will run on AC without a battery -- the longer you leave a swollen battery in the system, the greater the risk it might rupture, and even if that doesn't happen it is putting stress on the internals of the system. If it continues to expand before you remove it, you could wind up with a damaged mainboard, which will total out the system.
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March 31st, 2026 10:28
Lithium polymer batteries swell due to the formation of hydrogen gas. Think Hindenburg. This typically happens when they are repeatedly deep discharged. A good practice is to never deplete the battery to below 30%. Of course Dell won't tell you that, they sell replacement batteries. You really should open up that computer and remove the battery ASAP. Store it somewhere safe, perhaps in a BBQ grill. You could also soak it in a bucket of salt water for a couple of weeks. This will slowly discharge the battery, making it safer to handle. Google LiPo fire to see videos of just how dangerous these batteries can be.