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Scratched phone battery during removal, strange smell and small expose

I was trying to fix my phone and accidentally scratched the battery while taking it out. Now it has a weird smell, and there is a tiny exposed silver spot on it, around 1 x 1 mm.

I also scratched the black square layer underneath the battery, which I think is some kind of graphite sheet for heat dissipation, and now I can see three tiny gray triangles, each about 1 x 1 mm.

What should I do? Is the battery unsafe now, and should I avoid turning the phone on?

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Publié: 15 mars 2026

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@azurite97 "is the battery unsafe now, and should I avoid turning the phone on?" that is a big yes to both of your questions. Do not turn your phone on or even consider charging it etc. I would suggest you remove the battery, dispose of it properly and replace it before using your phone,

I does sound like the battery pouch got punctured. That is where the smell may emanate from. The electrolyte inside the battery reacts with moisture in the air and creates a smelly vapor. The puncture may also have created a short circuit between the layers of the battery, which can turn the electrolyte into gas which then vents out through the punctured pouch.

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Thank you so much for your detailed answer. I have another question regarding the black square underneath the battery (one the phone). I scratched them as well, there are a few small gray triangles exposes. I'm guessing it's thermal clay or something similar. How should I deal with it?

15 mars 2026 par Azurite

@azurite97 I’d clean all off it with some isopropyl alcohol

15 mars 2026 par oldturkey03

@oldturkey03 thank you

16 mars 2026 par Azurite

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