apple shill? No I am just the guy that everybody comes to have people fix their shit. Its really not that hard to desolder a battery. Glad you know how to solder.
apple shill?
Yes. Who knows? Maybe you are a paid shill. Why else would you be in favour of planned obsolescence?
Anyone in favour of planned obsolescence is an enemy of consumers and an ally to Apple.
Also, soldering is not the only problem. The back cover needs to be patiently opened using a heat gun. Sorry, I don't like putting my phone in the proximity of a heat gun. And if the battery is glued in, components could accidentally be damaged when removing it. And it is highly inconvenient.
I suggest you go read this .
I am not a paid shill. I am somebody who is capable with their hands advocate for others to be as well. Hence why I suggest a process instead of a solution. I am not going to read any articles. I know how to replace batteries and screens and component parts on any tablet or phone.
I am not going to read any articles.
Because they challenge your point of view, right?
Sorry. I don't like taking a device apart (and possibly ruin water resistance in the process and induce other damage) just to replace one expiring component that is supposed to be replaceable.
Also, non-replaceable batteries allow vendors to implement shady tricks such as hardware locks (see iPhone 12). And it will only get worse with time.
Replaceable batteries provide certainty, convenience and a sense of ownership.
Battery replacements should be trivial, not risky and unpredictable surgeries.
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