Panic Problem in Smartphone

I experienced a problem yesterday which I thought was worth sharing.
My Huawei U8800 X5 started the loop - Shutdown and Restart - all on it's own.
I had no control over it. If I tried to shut down the phone normally - it went blank screen, then all of a sudden it would start again.

I pulled the battery so that it would shut down completely and then put the battery back in and it self-started again.
This time I pulled the battery out and became aware that the HB4F1 battery was feeling a little swollen in the middle (indicated 97% charged).
I fitted my spare battery in and all was back to normal.

The deformity in the battery was hardly noticeable so if anyone experiences this problem - CHECK the BATTERY for swelling! Neil.

 

A swollen battery is not something to play around with. It is very unsafe since it can leak and damage the device or, even worse, explode and start a fire.

 

Well aware Doc. It has been disposed of in approved manner. It was not a very noticeable change in the shape. Just sliding the battery through my fingers it didn't feel flat or equal thickness. Neil.

 

Yes, I knew you were well aware. I was agreeing with you.

 

I thought I would share this little event as the deformation was really miniscule and just shows how problems can be elusive.
I contribute to another Forum where a member was having the Restart problem with his phone and ironically I experienced the same problem he had but his has to do with him Rooting his phone and changing the ROM. Neil.

 

One way to do it is to lay them on the desk, counter or something smooth and flat and see if they rock from corner to opposite corner ... or spin.

 

Gotcha. Neil.

 

Hit it with a big hammer to flatten it back out.

Just kidding.

 

Belt sander.