The decision could have a global impact.

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

  • Thorny_ThicketEnglish
    3·
    11 months ago

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

    • exu@feditown.comEnglish
      4·
      11 months 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.

      • Thorny_ThicketEnglish
        4·
        11 months 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.”

        Source

        • Neshura@bookwormstory.socialEnglish
          3·
          11 months 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@lemmy.worldEnglish
            3·
            11 months 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?