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Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by loeg on Sunday March 13, 2022 @12:22PM (#30662715)
I like my electronics waterproof. That’s a hell of a lot harder with replaceable batteries.
Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by doctorwho42 on Sunday March 13, 2022 @12:49PM (#30663065)
Define "hell of a lot harder"

Phone replaceable battery; a rubber gasket and 3-4 screws - waterproof up to 5-6ft.

Though I guess you could get away with a cheaper clip based approach... Like some cheap Chinese ham radios. I had a friend drop one in a lake, then pull it out (maybe 3ft deep). You wanna know what part broke? The speaker - it was a bit muffled, but that's due to probably water penetration and pressure on that membrane.

It really is shocking how many people think it's "hard" to waterproof a small battery if it can be removed. Tupperware is water proof, doesn't cost a lot to make. Why would a battery encased in plastic be any harder? Especially for multi-billion dollar companies who can afford to scoop up some of the best engineers and have them work on consumer devices.

Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by anuvrat1 on Sunday March 13, 2022 @01:15PM (#30663385)
How can people forget Samsung Galaxy S5, IP67 with removable battery.
Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by vvillena on Sunday March 13, 2022 @02:59PM (#30664579)
Or the old Motorola Defy from 2010. IP67, removable battery, and near indestructible.
Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by Izkata on Sunday March 13, 2022 @05:08PM (#30665715)
Or, before smartphones, waterproof with removable batteries was really common.
Re:EU to make it mandatory to use customer-replaceable batte... by nicolast on Wednesday March 16, 2022 @10:30AM (#30699277)
GoPro would like a word.