Among the many changes, the new rules would require batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easily removable and replaceable. That's far from the case today...
  • boonhet@lemm.eeEnglish
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    1 year ago

    What do you feel are the benefits of embedding a laptop battery in the case?

    Portability for one. You can move your laptop without worrying about the battery latches getting damaged.

    I used to refurb laptops and I’ve seen plenty of externally mounted batteries that just wouldn’t reliably sit on the laptop anymore.