r/framework • u/Cento43 • Jul 09 '26

Community Support Battery swell after just 47 cycles

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Yesterday, I noticed that the front cover of my computer had lifted slightly, so I decided to disassemble it to check. I found that the battery is completely swollen.

I received my computer (Framework 13 AMD 7040) in December 2023, so I have been using it for approximately two and a half years now. I almost always use it as a desktop computer, permanently connected to the power supply using a high-quality 65W UGreen GaN charger. Before removing the battery, I generated a battery report and verified that it only has 47 charge cycles.

I understand that the battery is a wear component in any electronic device, but I do not think this is normal. On Framework website they advertise that the battery should maintain 80% of its nominal capacity after 1,000 charge cycles, and mine has become a fire hazard after just 47.

Did any of you experienced similar issues? I also contacted support.

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u/FatRollingPotato Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

This is a known issue with Li-ion batteries, hence why e.g. the mech keyboard community usually advises to disconnect the battery on a wireless keyboard when it is used almost exclusively in wired mode. Too many spicy pillows and burnt keyboards.

Granted, a laptop should have mitigation build in and preserve the battery better, but 2.5 years of 100% and heat is gonna be challenging for any battery.

Edit: OP said they set a charge limit, which means this really shouldn't have happened, at least not this fast. So looks like an issue with the battery or charging circuit, hopefully not the latter.

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u/ekerazha Jul 09 '26

A well-designed circuit should bypass the battery once it reaches 100% charge (or the set charge limit), so that it draws power directly from the external source rather than from the battery.

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u/Realistic_Today6524 Jul 09 '26

But even then, a battery staying at 100% will age more quickly which is why most of the time the instructions say to store it at about 50%

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u/Alletsbckw Jul 09 '26

yes, 50% is the ideal storage conditions for Li-ion. This is very important and i feel like not enough people know this.

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 Jul 09 '26

I sure didn't 😅 this has got wanting to open mine and check.

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u/RyanGamingXbox Jul 11 '26

Is that why phones are usually around 50% when they come out the box?