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[huckleberrypie]

I still wish batteries in tech were easily replaceable. Recently, I had to get a new BL-5C battery for my portable radio as the original was showing a slight bulge and wasn't charging correctly. Same goes for one of my cheapo Famiclone handhelds, but I still have yet to purchase the battery for that (GBA-SP battery). My Moto E6 also has a replaceable battery along with the older LG phone it replaced.

The issue with thinner and lighter tech is the battery. Once the battery gets worn out or over discharged, they have a tendency to swell and damage surrounding components. They are also hard to replace without the technical knowhow, and manufacturers can charge large amounts for a battery replacement. Tech companies like Apple also make it hard for independent repair shops to replace batteries as well. 20 years from now who knows how many of these old tech products will be in a dangerous swollen state.

Tell me about it. I don't mind a thick phone, but if they're going to make them devices as thin as possible, they should have at least make it less of a pain to service rather than contribute to the already growing problem of electronic waste. My mum's third-gen iPad for one was reportedly a monumental pain in the rear to have its LCD panel and battery pack taken out, hence why I didn't even bother messing with it at all apart from jailbreaking it.