Physicist warns about the dangers of cooling gadgets in the freezer
Sudden temperature changes can cause short circuits and fires
Quick Look
- Cooling an overheated gadget in the freezer is dangerous and can cause it to break.
- Nikolai Zenchenko, a teacher at RTU MIREA, warned about this, noting the risk of condensation and short circuits.
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Why It Matters
Experts warn about the risks of misusing mobile devices when they overheat.
Cooling an overheated gadget in the freezer can lead to rapid breakdown of the device, warned Nikolai Zenchenko, senior lecturer at the Department of Physics and Technical Mechanics of RTU MIREA.
When there is a sharp change in temperature, condensation forms inside the case, which causes short circuits, oxidation and corrosion.
Sudden cooling of a phone with a swollen or damaged battery can damage the integrity of the internal layers of the cell and lead to a fire.
MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. Cooling an overheated gadget in the freezer can lead to rapid breakdown of the device, warned Nikolai Zenchenko, senior lecturer at the Department of Physics and Technical Mechanics of RTU MIREA.
“One of the most dangerous recent trends is the recommendation to cool an overheated gadget in the freezer. This advice can lead to rapid breakdown of your device and other unpleasant consequences,” writes Gazeta.Ru, citing Zenchenko.
According to him, with a sharp temperature change, condensation forms inside the case - moisture that settles on the microcircuits, contacts and board. However, water and electricity are incompatible: it causes short circuits, oxidation and corrosion, Zenchenko noted. Even if the phone turns on later, traces of corrosion will remain and will eventually lead to failures, the specialist explained.
Open Questions
- How to safely cool an overheated gadget?
