Huge problem with battery bulge on Alienware Area-51 R2 laptop. It's a huge safety issue for users of this model at the moment. The inner power source has warped/deformed severely and this is a fire and explosion danger to the user. So immediate stop use and don't turn it on until this power source part is replaced. It shows the dangers of the degraded lithium-ion cells in the high-end gaming hardware.
Severe battery expansion deforms chassis and triggers fire warning
The specific model is Alienware Area-51 R2 gaming laptop which is famous for its strong power sources inside. What we have here is a huge battery cell bulge/swelling. The battery cell has expanded so much that it can cause chassis warp on the laptop. This can even affect the touchpad/keyboard area and ruin it or make it unsafe to use. It is no longer a usable laptop or safe.
Tech diagnostic shows that the max capacity of battery charge is degraded to 94%. The capacity drop means that it has a severe degradation of the cell which is usually a precursor to the structure failure of the lithium-ion battery. The bulge comes from the gas buildup inside the battery cell. It's a common failure mode for the aging/defective power source.
Urgent warning notices are given by the community. One redditor claims the battery is gonna explode and stop using it. The plan is to replace the bulging battery and dispose of it properly in order to avoid any environmental/safety concerns. Just to note here, users of this model should check the battery health asap and stop using it if the battery is found bulging.
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