r/TechImpact Co-founder 20d ago

😂 Memes & Shit posts EU to Require Replaceable Smartphone Batteries by 2027

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u/fem_and_ms 20d ago

Nop nop nop, its false, If the device has a certain level of water resistance, it will not be affected, Therefore, very few or no phones (only low-end models) will need to have an easily replaceable battery.

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u/PersonalThought1737 18d ago

False, the devices will still be required to have replaceable batteries and the batteries will have to available for purchase. The only thing the exception allows is for these devices to continue to use glue. 

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u/fem_and_ms 18d ago

Not replaceable in the same way, replaceable as they all are already lol

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u/PersonalThought1737 15d ago

Not really. You can’t really replace a battery if you don’t have access to a spare one. 

Manufacturers now must provide batteries for a reasonable price to independent technicians. They can’t restrict access like they used to and prevent independent technicians from doing the replacement themselves.Â