CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Operational ProceduresEasy
A technician removes a swollen lithium-ion battery from a laptop during a repair. Which of the following is the correct method for disposing of the battery?
- APlace it in the regular office trash bin
- BStore it indefinitely in a desk drawer
- CTake it to an approved e-waste or battery recycling facility
- DPuncture the casing to release built-up pressure
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Take it to an approved e-waste or battery recycling facility
Lithium-ion batteries contain hazardous materials and can cause fires if damaged, so they must be recycled through certified e-waste programs, not thrown in regular trash or punctured. This follows environmental and safety regulations for hazardous material disposal.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Regular trash disposal is illegal and dangerous for damaged batteries.
- B. Indefinite storage of a swollen battery is a fire hazard.
- D. Puncturing a swollen battery can cause fire or explosion.
Battery Disposal
Damaged or end-of-life lithium-ion batteries must be recycled at approved facilities due to fire risk and environmental hazards.
- Never puncture or crush a swollen battery
- Regular trash disposal violates e-waste regulations
- Follow SDS/local regulations for hazardous materials
Memory trick: Swollen battery? Recycle, don't trash it.