5 Warning Signs You Need a New Phone Battery | Westcoast Repairs

Is Your Phone Battery Trying to Tell You Something?

Your phone is your lifeline used for calls, texts, payments, maps, and more. But if your battery can’t keep up, it’s more than just annoying, it’s a sign that something's wrong. At Westcoast Repairs, we’ve seen thousands of cases where a quick battery replacement brings a phone back to life.

Here are the top 5 signs your phone battery needs replacing:

1. Your Battery Drains Too Fast

Does your phone go from 100% to 20% in a few hours, even with minimal use?

This is the most obvious sign. Batteries lose capacity over time. If your phone used to last all day and now barely makes it to lunch, it’s time for a battery health check.

Pro Tip: On iPhones, check battery health under Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging. If it shows below 80%, a replacement is due.

2. Your Phone Takes Too Long to Charge

If your device takes forever to charge or gets stuck at a certain percentage, the battery might be worn out or it could be overheating internally.

A healthy phone should charge within 1–2 hours (depending on the model and charger).

3. Your Phone Gets Hot, Even When Idle

Some heat is normal during charging or heavy use. But if your phone is hot while you're not using it, the battery could be overworking or damaged.

At Westcoast Repairs, we test batteries for internal swelling and voltage drops issues you can’t always see.

4. Unexpected Shutdowns or Restarts

If your phone suddenly powers off at 30%, restarts randomly, or crashes when opening an app, it’s likely a battery issue.

Modern phones are designed to protect hardware by shutting down when battery performance drops below safe levels.

5. Swollen Battery or Screen Lifting

A swollen battery is dangerous. If your phone's screen is lifting or the back panel is bulging, stop using it immediately and bring it to a professional.

Don’t try to push it back or pop it open at home. It can leak or even catch fire.

Why Choose Westcoast Repairs?

Located in Perth, Sydney, and Darwin, Westcoast Repairs offers:

• Same-day battery replacements
• Expert technicians
• Genuine, high-performance batteries
• Walk-in repairs -no bookings required
• Competitive pricing with warranty

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late

Replacing your battery on time can extend your phone's life by months or even years.

Walk into your nearest Westcoast Repairs store today and let our experts get your phone running like new.

Find us at:

Perth – 325 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park

Darwin – Shop K16 & K17A, Casuarina Square

Sydney – Westfield Liverpool, NSW