If you own a PSP, you might want to uh, make sure your battery isn’t expanding

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It’s almost like I felt a wave of collective “oh nos” this morning as everyone on the internet rushed to check their PSPs.

, cases of PSP owners reporting that their cases are bursting open due to battery expansion has been surging these past few weeks. I went and checked mine right away (a slim and a regular): you’ll note on the former and on the latter (which is a snug fit). Take a gander at the pictures linked in the previous passage in case you need help locating your battery. .

Now, this is not out of sorts for lithium-based batteries. I’ve experienced this before with legacy phones and wireless headsets. But it’s a good reminder nonetheless to check your stash and make sure everything is good to go. Sony has provided a statement to IT Media, noting that people should “refrain from using [the system] when the battery has experienced swelling,” and to not game with the battery cover off. .

Sony to do PSA videos for battery safety.

[IT Media via ]