Fridge Your Phone? Repairman Warns of Heatwave Damage

Amidst the ongoing heatwave, a phone repair shop is urging the public to refrain from placing electronic devices in refrigerators and freezers for cooling. The owner of Shropshire Phone Repairs has observed a substantial rise in devices brought in for repair, with many exhibiting internal moisture damage attributed to refrigeration.

He noted that customers often encounter misleading videos on social media that advocate for this cooling method. However, these devices suffer severe internal consequences. In a particularly alarming incident last month, a customer's iPad experienced a swollen lithium battery that subsequently exploded in the shop, highlighting the dangers involved.