While smartphone batteries are designed to last, they will start to lose their power capacity over time and with regular usage. Knowing the signs of a dying battery will ensure you take the device to a smartphone repair professional for battery replacement, ensuring you're not left without a phone. Below, discover the signs that your phone needs a battery replacement.

How to Tell If Your Smartphone Battery Needs to Be Replaced

1. Won't Turn On

Your phone should be ready to use when you know it has a full charge. If it won't turn on and no sounds or alerts are audible, the battery is likely wearing out. 

You can test this by plugging in the phone. If it is fully operational only as long as it is plugged into a power source, the battery needs to be replaced. 

2. Dies Quickly

A failing battery won't be able to stay charged like it once did. Battery life will drain faster, requiring you to plug the device in and recharge it throughout the day. 

Keep tabs on how long you can use your phone without it dying. If you find yourself always looking for the nearest outlet, it's time for a smartphone repair professional to insert a new battery.

3. Overheats Often

A dying battery will demand more and more power to keep performing the same tasks. This can lead to overheating, and the device will feel extremely hot to the touch. You might also notice a slowdown in performance accompanying the temperature increase with a lag in response times and more frequent system crashes.

Don't ignore the signs of a dying battery, or you could be left without a smartphone when you most need it. RadioActive is here to help. With more than 60 years of combined experience, they serve customers throughout the Kalispell, MT, region. They provide computer and smartphone repairs and parts, custom computer construction, and IT support. Call (406) 257-5999 or visit them online to schedule an appointment.