All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

  • @[email protected]
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    381 year ago

    You can already replace your own iPhone battery without any technical expertise.

    Press x to doubt. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    • @WhatAmLemmy
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      181 year ago

      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.

      • @[email protected]
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        61 year ago

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

        • exu
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          41 year ago

          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.

          • @[email protected]
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            51 year ago

            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
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              51 year ago

              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
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                41 year 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?

      • @[email protected]
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        21 year 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

      • @[email protected]
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        81 year ago

        And this is something we don’t want. Battery should be replaced with no special tools other than regular screwdriver or simillar.

      • @[email protected]
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        11 year ago

        You don’t seem to know it, but you’re arguing against your point that you “need no technical expertise”

        • phillaholic
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          01 year ago

          They provided a kit and step by step instructions. It remains to be seen how they handle it, but don’t be surprised if they argue they already comply if that’s how the language of the law is written.

        • @focusedkiwibear
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          01 year ago

          You don’t seem to know it, but nebulous jargon like ‘technical expertise’ can be applied to anything like using a microwave so Apple includes instructions. Not seeing how this invalidates their point

      • Quokka
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        1 year ago

        The tagline is literally “I’m starting to think Apple doesn’t want us to repair them”.

        also having watched SnazzyLabs do this swap, it’s complicated and you’ll need to contact Apple to deal with code changes.

        • phillaholic
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          21 year ago

          And I literally said in my comment that it’s a pain in the ass. That’s not the point, what “technical expertise” means is.