AccidentalLemmingJul 12, 2023

EU will require removable batteries from 2027

https://lemmy.world/post/1397803

EU will require removable batteries from 2027 - Lemmy.world

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.

Show threadAb_intraJul 12, 2023
This is great. Now the producers of smartphones will have to make their design around this!
Show threadいなりJul 12, 2023
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.
Show threadMeanEYE
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
Jul 12, 2023 at 9:47pmWeb