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                 “Because this kind of battery is encrypted …”
                                        
So I'm reading the “Battery Replacement Installation Manual” for the battery
I just bought [1] and as translated instructions go, it's not that bad. But
there are some choice bits though … 

> Why does the phone echo?
> 
> The echo of the phone may be due to the installation problem. Can you see
> if there are any loose parts, because the battery will not affect the
> quality of the phone's call unless there is no power and cause the phone
> shut down.
> 

“The echo of the phone?” 

Feedback? Hearing my own voice echoed back to me? Maybe?

Anyway, carrying on … 

> Why did I receive a swollen battery?
> 
> Because this kind of battery is encrypted …
> 

I have no clue here. It states that swelling may occur if the temperature
exceeds 158°F (70°C), and enter sleep mode if the temperature is too low,
although it doesn't state what “too low” means. Fortunately, the battery I
received isn't swollen, so I guess it's not encrypted?

> 4. Please carefully check whether there is any debris or screws falling
> into the battery area. If there is, please clean it up before proceeding to
> the next step, otherwise the sundries may pierce the battery and cause a
> short circuit and cause spontaneous combustion.
> 

“Sundries.” Love it!

[1] gopher://gopher.conman.org/0Phlog:2024/04/03.1

Email author at sean@conman.org

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