I just got back home after being away for a week for work, and I've run into some tech issues. Before I left, I made sure to shut down and unplug all my PC components, so there was no power going to anything. However, when I returned, I found that the lithium polymer battery in my keyboard had exploded—it was all puffed up inside the casing. I've already contacted the keyboard manufacturer for a resolution.
This morning, I tried to use my computer for the first time since I got back, but my monitor won't turn on. The power light is on, so it seems to be getting electricity, but there's no display. I replaced it with my work monitor for the moment. I'm curious about what could have caused this malfunction; everything was working fine before my trip.
Could the issue be related to my power source? I run some components through an extension cord, and I live in an older condo, which makes me think that might be a factor. I'd love a logical explanation for these issues, to avoid any further stress related to my job, especially given that I've had to do hard shutdowns on my PC in the past due to sleep mode not functioning properly.
3 Answers
Have you taken a look inside your keyboard to check how the battery looks? If it’s bowing, as you've mentioned, it’s crucial to handle it safely. Make sure it's in a container as a precaution while you work with the manufacturer for a fix.
Are you certain that the battery in your keyboard is a lithium polymer (LiPo) and not a lithium-ion (Li-ion)? LiPo batteries can be pretty dangerous if mishandled; they’re usually used in high-performance devices like racing drones. An explosion could potentially damage your computer too. Plus, it's possible that a power surge or spike from your main power supply could have affected your hardware—it's why places like data centers use Uninterruptable Power Supplies to prevent such issues.
If your monitor was powered off for a while and now doesn't turn on, a common cause could be a dry solder joint in the power circuit. This often happens in older buildings where devices get powered down, leading to heating and cooling cycles that create fractures in solder joints. This could be a reason your monitor is dead after it’s been off for a while.
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