New EU Regulation Mandates Easily Replaceable Phone Batteries by 2027
Under the European Union's regulation 2023/1542, manufacturers will be required to design portable batteries in consumer electronics to be easily removable and replaceable by end-users by February 18, 2027. The legislation aims to promote sustainability and extend the lifespan of devices by ensuring that consumers can replace batteries without specialized tools or professional assistance. While some modern devices already feature user-replaceable batteries, the industry standard has largely shifted toward glued-in components to achieve higher water and dust resistance ratings. This upcoming mandate marks a significant shift in design requirements for smartphones and tablets sold within the EU market.
Among all bullshits EU does (i.e ICE ban and bottle caps on leash) this one is not that bad
Well, if I remember correctly, this is how it used to be: - Tons of counterfeit batteries, a serious fire hazard - Devices didn’t even meet IP31 standards - Batteries often had to be replaced because a) they were too small and had low capacity, and b) they aged and failed much fa
Yeah... imagine being retarded enough to trust the EU.
EU wersion of switch 2 with easily replaceable batterie is already out.
The largest smartphone manufacturer with currently replaceable batteries is Fairphone with an IP 55 rating, i.e. water splash proof, while basically the standard for glued phones is IP 68, i.e. submergible at 6m for 30 min with no water damage. Like i am all for repairability, bu
Laughs in Fairphone
This is not what will be, we won't have IP 68 phones with battery replacement at home. But the process must have public documentation and replacement parts must be sold on open market. I fear Apple will undermine the action somehow, e.g. adding chip to battery that won't work unt
Samsungs Galaxy Tab Active5 tablets have replaceable batteries and are IP68 und MIL-STD-810H certified, but let anyone fool you that its not possible to design a modern phone with replaceable batteries, it might be a little thicker but the advantages should be clear.
They gona loophole the fuck out this law instead of making that
I'll believe it when I see it.