Every phone battery has a lifespan, and there comes a point where no amount of closing apps or dimming the screen makes much difference. The trick is telling a battery that's simply tired from one that's actually become a safety concern — and that's exactly what a proper check is for.
Signs your battery needs a look
- Battery percentage dropping suddenly, or the phone switching off well above 0%
- A noticeable slowdown that improves after a charge
- The phone running warm during ordinary use
- Any swelling — a back panel that's started to lift or bulge
How we approach it
We check the battery's actual health rather than guess from symptoms alone, talk you through what we find in plain terms, and — if a replacement is the right call — fit a quality battery suited to your model. We finish by checking charging behaviour and battery reporting are both back to normal before handing it over.
A quick safety note
A swollen battery isn't something to leave sitting in a drawer — it's worth having looked at sooner rather than later. If that's what's going on, bring it in and we'll handle it carefully and safely.