Depends on what you mean by “replaceable”. It’s quite easy to replace the batteries on most modern phones. The problem is actually acquiring the batteries, as well as the new batteries actually working after installation. Apple is the only one that specifically programs their devices not to work properly if you replace the components in them yourself, and refuses to sell you OEM components.
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Remavas@programming.dev 3 weeks agoExcept that many Android phones also don’t have replaceable batteries anymore.
helenslunch@feddit.nl 3 weeks ago
1984@lemmy.today 3 weeks ago
Hope it doesnt lead to smaller batteries though. It feels like it could since they have to put the battery so it’s accessible.
GeekySalsa@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
But it’ll also allow you to just carry 2 batteries and swap if needed. Even if you don’t want to do that, when your battery ages enough that you can’t at all go through a typical day, you can easily change it out yourself to a fresh one to refresh your phone.
TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Unfortunately it won’t.
This legislation isn’t for batteries that replaceable. More like “can be swapped by a technician in 5 minutes” replaceable.
Additionally, if the manufacturer guarantees (IIRC) 70% capacity after 3 years, they don’t have to do anything at all.
Michal@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
To be honest I prefer to use a power bank, it’s more convenient than having to swap batteries (i used to do that too) as you don’t have to power down the device. And one power bank can power many different devices, so i don’t have to buy a new one when i Change phones, and can use the same power bank to charge my earbuds, kindle, smartphone, and a variety of other devices, or lend it to someone.
Having said that, i did have my Nexus 6P battery degrade and had to be RMAd, lucky for me it was within warranty. Battery is the fastest failing component so being replaceable will go a long way in prolonging devices lifetime, but doesn’t have to be user-replaceable.
el_abuelo@programming.dev 3 weeks ago
Currently batteries are replaceable, but due to their design it’s unlikely to be worth the expense. Forcing them to make it user replaceable ensures it’s easy to do, and cheap - so even if you don’t want to do it as a recharge mechanism, it is still to your advantage to have it so when your battery does inevitably deteriorate you can swap it out at your convenience.