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Re:How the iPhone 16's electrically-released adhesive works by brookst on Monday September 23, 2024 @10:45AM (#41626721)
Not impossible, just less durable. See also: sockets instead of soldered chips, connectors instead of soldered wires.
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Re:How the iPhone 16's electrically-released adhesive works by cubefox on Monday September 23, 2024 @12:14PM (#41627674)
Phones with replaceable batteries typically were more durable, not less. Though that may have to do with using plastic cases that are more durable than glass.
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