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I glanced at it a few weeks ago and noticed the display was distorted.

The latest discovery was my trusty iPod, which has been a decoration for the past decade or so. The expansion was bad enough the pressure blew the battery case wide open.

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Then there was the MacBook Pro battery I came across while rummaging through a drawer of spare components (that’s the photo at the top of this post). I took it apart (not recommended, but I was Apple certified at one point and feel relatively comfortable doing these sort of projects) and discovered the integrated Lithium Ion battery pack had gone from flat to over an inch thick, with enough force that it was pushing up the keyboard and distorting the aluminum case. There was a first generation MacBook Air that suddenly began expanding and warping.

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With Lithium-Ion batteries (the ones that currently power everything from smartphones to laptops and portable speakers), swelling can lead to sharp edges puncturing the battery pack, which can release toxic gas and becomes a potential fire hazard.ĭon’t believe me about expanding batteries? I’m as guilty as the next person of being an electronics packrat-probably more so-and I’ve documented multiple issues over the past few years from my own collection of stockpiled gadgets. You can end up with corrosive or poisonous chemicals leaching out. The problem is, many of these devices can turn into ticking time bombs as they age, especially the ones that have built-in batteries. Maybe in a few years one of the kids will need a laptop for school so that old one you shoved in the closet could be pulled out and dusted off.

You just never know when you might want to use that old iPod again. Many people have a natural tendency to be pack rats, especially when it comes to electronics. Old Electronics and Batteries Can Be a Safety Issue Bringing them to Best Buy to be safely disposed of and properly recycled isn’t just good for home safety, it’s also a ‘green’ way of getting rid of your electronic clutter. The theme of this year’s Earth Day - a day to bring global awareness to environmental health - is Invest in our Planet.Did you know that your local Best Buy Store will accept a wide range of electronics and batteries for recycling, even if you didn’t purchase them at Best Buy? You may not think twice about them, but your old electronics can be a ticking time bomb, especially the ones that include a built-in battery. They’ll also pick up old appliances when they deliver new products to your home. RELATED: ‘Alexa, grow a tree’: Amazon feature celebrates Earth monthīest Buy’s existing recycling program allows customers to recycle up to three electronics or appliances per day at their stories, though they do charge for some TVs, computer monitors and laptops. 'This new service will make this important work even more convenient for customers.' 'We feel we have an important role to play in helping our planet, including being there for the entire lifecycle of a product – from the time a customer starts shopping until that product is responsibly recycled,' Tim Dunn, Best Buy’s head of environmental sustainability, said in a news release. The list also includes dozens of smaller items that Best Buy will collect. * Outdoor grills (propane tanks must be removed)

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