Found My DJI Osmo Action 4 After Four Months Underwater—What Should I Do Before Powering It On?
Four months ago, I lost my DJI Osmo Action 4 while canyoning. It landed in a pool roughly 2–3 meters (6–10 feet) deep, and I couldn't recover it…
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Is a faint warm-electronics smell from an iPhone normal?
I have an iPhone 14 Pro, and when it gets warm or hot during use or charging, I notice a faint smell when I bring it close to…
Is My iPhone 12 Pro Max Safe After a Third-Party Screen Repair?
My iPhone 12 Pro Max was knocked out of my hand at a festival, and the screen went completely black. Since I recently moved to college and needed…
Will Apple Repair an iPhone 13 With a Swollen Battery and Dent?
My iPhone 13 has a swollen battery and a small dent near the top corner. Will Apple repair just the battery, or could they require me to pay…
Will Apple Repair an iPhone 13 with a Swollen Battery and a Dent?
My iPhone 13 has a swollen battery and a small dent near the top corner. Will Apple repair only the battery, or could they require the dent or…
What should I do after being sent home with a leaking, swollen iPhone battery?
My iPhone 14 stopped holding a charge, so I scheduled a battery replacement. The night before the appointment, I noticed the phone had a fruity, acetone-like smell. At…
How can I make sure my laptop is completely powered off after a juice spill?
I spilled apple juice on my laptop and pressed the power button right away. I'm worried that I may have put it into sleep mode instead of shutting…
How can I safely erase my data from an iPad with a swollen battery?
My iPad's battery failed and has started expanding, lifting the screen slightly away from the frame. Repair shops quoted more than $100, so I'm planning to replace it.…
Can I Safely Use My Acer Aspire 5 Without Its Battery?
The battery in my Acer Aspire 5 15 started leaking, so I removed it completely. The laptop still works when connected to the AC adapter, but I'm concerned…
Is it okay to use a 65W Lenovo charger for my iPhone 17?
I'm wondering if it's safe to charge my iPhone 17 using a 65W Lenovo laptop charger. My regular iPhone charger is really slow, and I use the Lenovo…
Should I be worried about my bent iPad?
I've heard some scary things about bent iPads potentially exploding, and mine has a noticeable bend. The screen seems fine, and there are no scratches or issues evident.…
Is My Old Phone at Risk from Dust with an Open Back Panel?
I have an old phone with a slightly opened back panel, and I'm worried about dust getting inside. I mainly use it as storage and a power bank,…
Do I need to charge my smartphone battery before replacing the display?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to revive an old smartphone that I've left unused for years due to a broken screen. I recently found a cheap replacement display and…
Are Swollen Batteries Really Safe as HP Claims?
I recently came across a statement from HP suggesting that swollen notebook batteries are safe, which really surprised me. They claim that a swollen battery is just a…
What Should I Do After Accidentally Microwaving My Phone?
So, I was on a call with a friend while cooking, and I totally spaced out and put my phone in the microwave with my food. It was…