Battery advice

[MidnightFlyer]

I've just bought a new mobile phone battery from an independant retailer for my Nokia, and, whilst Nokia produce them with their own branding/hologram, the one I have bought has no branding, yet it is almost identical otherwise. Is there any risk in using the unbranded one? Many thanks.

 

[Lampshade]

Only one way to find out...

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Only one way to find out...

Indeed. I did it anyway, seems ok so far

 

[CarterUSM]

Indeed. I did it anyway, seems ok so far

I believe it may invalidate the warranty, but I would fire it in regardless.

 

[Blue Pool Halt]

I find the cheap batteries often fail after 8 to 12 months.

So buy a couple

 

[Mojo]

I believe it may invalidate the warranty, but I would fire it in regardless.

Just don't leave it unattended, and don't be too alarmed if it overheats and sets fire to your ear.

 

[CarterUSM]

Just don't leave it unattended, and don't be too alarmed if it overheats and sets fire to your ear.

Yes, I believe that is a risk also. Is it a regular occurrence?

 

[Mojo]

Yes, I believe that is a risk also. Is it a regular occurrence?

I am aware of dodgy phone chargers spontaneously combusting but have not heard anything directly about batteries.

Judging by this article from America though, it can happen: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/cell_phone_batteries.html

 

[krus_aragon]

I am aware of dodgy phone chargers spontaneously combusting but have not heard anything directly about batteries.

Lithium batteries can fail quite spectacularly, and even big companies can fall foul: Sony suffered a lot of ill press after a laptop battery exploded during use in Japan, circa 2006. (Videos likely exist online.) After an initial phase of denial, they started an enormous battery recall, for several brands.