Yes – You read it right! A swollen or bloated Dell battery can be extremely dangerous if left in your Dell laptop unattended. Once a swollen battery punctures, hazardous and dangerous gases can escape, which may be harmful to your health and poses a fire risk. In some cases, it may cause serious injury when the swollen Dell battery catches fire.
Once the Dell battery becomes swollen, it cannot be repaired. It must be replaced. There is no available home remedy to fix it. You must also seek professionals who are well versed with your Dell Laptop model to replace and dispose of the battery. This is because Dell laptop batteries must be disposed of responsibly as it is environmentally damaging to our environment.