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Misshaped is a real word, correctly used by the poster...
Misshape | Definition of Misshape by Merriam-Webstermisshape verb
mis·shape | \ˌmis-ˈshāp\
misshaped; misshaping
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First Known Use of misshape
15th century...
Batteries that have leaked or overheated may swell and become deformed, a sign they are not safe to use and should be replaced.
I've never heard of a Li-ion leaking. However, they may overheat if they've developed a fault. I'd try charging your long ignored laptop and keep checking if the battery feels warm while it charges. If it stays cool or just mildly warm, then it is probably OK.
The real test is to see how much charge it holds, Li-Ion batteries generally last best stored fully charged, but yours has been unused for over a year and has probably gone flat by now. It may no longer be capable of holding a full charge. The only way to find out is to try it.
Last edited by Bree; 03 Nov 2018 at 22:22.