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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU (mashable.com)
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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

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[–] WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I've replaced multiple iPhone batteries with only a YouTube video. The problem is that the glue and placement can be a complete pain in the ass and user replacement voids warranty. Hopefully the law specifically states that user replacement should have a certain level of ease and does not void warranty.

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I believe it says the battery has to be replaceable by the end-user without any kind of tools or heat.

[–] exu@feditown.com 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Common screw drivers are ok, or they include the specialised screw driver in the package. Heat is a no go though, which makes me very happy.

[–] Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

According to a draft version of the ecodesign regulation on the EU’s website, batteries should be replaceable “with no tool, a tool or set of tools that is supplied with the product or spare part, or basic tools.”

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[–] neshura@bookwormstory.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So if I understand this correctly:

  • plastic cover that can be removed with fingernails: ✅
  • cover with phillips screws: ✅
  • cover with hex screws: Maybe ✅? How "Basic" are Hex screws nowadays?
  • cover with Apple certified™️ screws: ❌
  • cover with Superglue: ❌
[–] Afiefh@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Hex screws are pretty standard. I'm not a lawyer, but I'd imagine they would be acceptable.

That being said, I never understood the reason to have 5 different types of screws around. Can we just have one type for everything?

[–] SnowdenHeroOfOurTime@unilem.org 2 points 2 years ago

The problem is that the glue and placement can be a complete pain in the ass and user replacement voids warranty.

All of that sounds pretty shitty and unreasonable