Is my 3DS battery ok?

[kbf]

It feels like the battery hasn't been lasting very long. I've heard that a swollen battery can indicate that it's dying. Does this look swollen to you? and if I need to get a new battery what's a good place to get one? I've heard there's a lot cheap/crappy batteries out there.

 

[Nephiel]

Yep, that's a spicy pillow.

Might still work for a while, but it won't last. I wouldn't charge it again or leave it unattended or in a console you care about. It's a fire hazard.

As for replacements, I've had good luck so far with the Cellonic brand, but only time will tell.

 

[PrincessLillie]

It looks swollen to me.
I find iFixit is a good place to get quality replacement parts. Could probably find something of similar quality for less on AliExpress, but with current US policies I wouldn't buy anything from there unless it's marked either Choice or Ship from US.

 

[Hayato213]

Replace the battery, it looks swollen.

 

[kbf]

Ordered a 1750 mAh from Ifixit. We'll see how it goes. Is it possible to get higher capacity batteries somewhere for an even longer charge? I only found that one on there.

 

[kbf]

Got the battery from iFixit. Did everything it said and after charging it from completely dead luma said it was 97%. Is that normal? Shouldn't it be %100?