The decision could have a global impact.

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

  • exu@feditown.comEnglish
    4·
    1 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.

    • Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      3·
      1 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.”

      Source

      • Neshura@bookwormstory.socialEnglish
        3·
        1 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@lemmy.worldEnglish
          3·
          1 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?