Just Got An R1 - Do I have to worry about the battery expanding/exploding?
Hey guys,
I got an R1 the other day and am loving it. Installed that special version of rockbox that supports Bluetooth, and it's been a dream using this little player.
Then, I started seeing the posts - really just the last two in succession - about batteries getting swollen.
Now, I've never personally had a device develop that issue before, but the potential volatility makes me nervous - I had a bit of a phobia of fourth generation iPod Nanos for that reason back in the day (not even joking, sadly).
Anything I should watch out for, besides what they usually say? (Not holding a charge, the back cover coming unsealed, etc.)
Also I have to confess that I don't know much about rechargeable batteries, in terms of which type are most susceptible to this kind of problem. Is the cause similar to that of what caused old iPod batteries to swell? Or is it something different here?
Love the player, I just don't want to end up with some kind of preventable accident happening without attempting to mitigate it beforehand.
Many thanks.