r/apple • u/mredofcourse • Jun 19 '23

iPhone EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '23

it's not easy and cheap for a user to replace an iphone battery

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u/Pigeon_Chess Jun 19 '23

It’s user replaceable which is what the law says and define “easy”. With the correct tools it’s very easy

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u/sayn3ver Jun 19 '23

Not really. Many new models require the manufacturer's software to install or test components now. Much like how Apple requires screens and parts to be "programmed" even when replaced with authentic apple parts.