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It had been in the works for a while, but now it has formally been adopted. From the article:

The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user, leaving sufficient time for operators to adapt the design of their products to this requirement.

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[–] Inari@lemmy.ml 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But what does this really mean? Can the producers just use standard screws inside the devices, simplify the interior a bit, provide detailed manuals and call it a day? Replacable batteries doesn't neccessarily mean easily replacable batteries, I think.

[–] outdated_belated@lemmy.sdf.org 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Right. Technically, iPhone X batteries could be considered “replaceable”. Practically, when I did it, I had to purchase an $80 kit with tools, then take on substantial risk that I’d break it irreparably(say 20%), and put in a solid 4 hours of effort to do so.

Valuing my time at $20/hour, and the phone at $800, that’s $80 + $160 + $80 = $320.

[–] Resolved3874@lemdro.id 1 points 1 year ago

I just recently replaced the screen on an iPad idk the gen but they are all about the same in the screen replacement in my experience and the screen on my Pixel 7 Pro. Both were actually shockingly easy and imo didn't require special tools. Just need a heat gun, eyeglass screwdriver, etc. You can get the kits with all the "special tools" but really you could make it happen with a butter knife.

[–] MeanEYE@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

From what I recall they will allow screws and similar instead of just having a cover. However no security or custom screws requiring you to purchase tools to replace it. Also, no gluing and stuff like that. Fair enough I think