Device Care in Summer Season: Summer season has arrived and soon the effects of increasing heat are going to be seen. In summer, devices like phones, laptops and tablets heat up quickly, which affects their performance and battery life. This happens because the increase in temperature in summer is very challenging not only for us but also for our electronic devices. Lithium-ion batteries and processors are very sensitive to heat, so it is very important to take proper care of them in summer. With proper care you can keep them safe for a long time. Here are some easy and useful tips for this-
Protect your phone, laptop, tablet from direct sunlight
The most basic rule is to never keep your device in direct sunlight. Even at home or office, do not keep the phone or laptop near a window from where strong sunlight is coming. Apart from this, do not leave it in the car because in the scorching heat the temperature of the car can go above 50 degrees centigrade, this can damage the battery forever.
Be cautious even during charging
The charging process already generates heat, and external heat can take it to dangerous levels. If the phone gets hot while charging, remove its case or cover. Never charge a laptop or phone by placing it on a soft surface, as it absorbs heat and stops ventilation. Always use a hard and flat surface like a table or stool. Do not leave your phone or tablet charging all night. Take care of software optimization like closing some unnecessary apps. Reduce background apps and keep device updated
Airflow is necessary for laptop
It is most important to keep all the vents of the laptop open, so do not let the vents of the laptop get blocked. Make sure that there is no dust accumulated in the fans of the laptop. Dust stops the flow of air. If dust accumulates in the ports and fans of the device, clean it with a microfiber cloth from time to time. If you have to do heavy work, you can also use an external cooling pad.
Avoid heavy tasks at high temperatures
Take care of software optimization like closing some unnecessary apps. Minimize background apps and keep your device updated. Or do not put too much pressure on your device when you are outside or when the temperature is high. Playing heavy games for a long time in summer can cause the processor to overheat. High brightness of the screen also consumes more battery and produces heat. Close apps that are not needed to reduce the load on the processor.
Use the cover/case correctly
Thick or rubber cases can trap heat in your laptop, tablet or phone so if it gets too hot, remove the case and let it cool.
What to do if the device overheats?
If your device is showing Overheating Warning or feels too hot to touch, then switch it off immediately i.e. switch it off completely for some time. Take the device out of its cover. Keep it in front of a fan or AC but never put it in the fridge or freezer. Sudden large changes in temperature can cause condensation to form inside the device, which will ruin it from the inside. If your phone is getting very hot again and again, there may be a problem with the battery or apps, in such a case it would be better to get it checked at a service center.
Some mistakes you should avoid
Continuous use of fast charging in phone, tablet, laptop can affect its original charging capacity and can make it overheat quickly. Using counterfeit or local chargers is always discouraged so keep this in mind. Continuing gaming or other heavy use even when your device heats up can quickly damage it.
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