When recharging your phone or device on the second-generation Google Pixel Stand, you may notice that the wireless charger is getting warmer than usual.
You can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent and fix overheating issues with this device.
How to prevent the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand from overheating
In order to prevent the new Pixel Stand from overheating, you can take the following precautionary steps:
1. Make sure that you are using the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand within the recommended operating ambient temperature range of 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C).
2. When the new Pixel Stand is not plugged into a power source, you also need to store it within the recommended non-operating temperature range of -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C).
Any temperatures above 113° F (or 45° C) may end up causing the battery of the wireless charger to overheat. In the worst-case scenarios, the device might become a fire hazard or even explode.
3. Avoid using the accessory in a very humid environment.
4. Since the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand is not waterproofed, avoid submerging it underwater or exposing it to any large amount of water.
Exposure to any liquid could short-circuit this device and cause overheating.
5. This product is designed to work optimally within an altitude of up to 9,842 feet (or 3,000 meters).
6. Do not cover the wireless charger while it is recharging your phone or device.
7. You should also keep the device away from any direct contact with sunlight.
8. Avoid putting the Pixel Stand near any heat sources such as a car dashboard or heating vent.
What happens if the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand overheats
If the second-generation Pixel Stand managed to overheat, then it may take longer than usual to recharge a device as the wireless charger attempts to regulate its own temperature.
In extreme cases, the stand won’t recharge your device at all until it cools down.
How to fix an overheated 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand
In order to fix an overheated 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand, you can take the following steps:
1. If you are charging a device on the Pixel Stand, then you need to remove it from the wireless charger.
2. Next, you need to unplug the wireless charger from its power source.
3. Move the Pixel Stand into a room that has an ambient temperature range of 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C).
4. Wait until the wireless charging stand to cool down.
5. After the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand has cooled, you can try plugging it back into a power source and use it to recharge your device again.