• Spitfire@pawb.social
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    1 year ago

    Wouldn’t this affect water resistance? One argument for “sealed” devices is better protection against water/dust/debris.

    I’m all for allowing easier replacements and repairs for the consumer (No reason a device should be unusable after a few years due to a battery), but I can see this issue being brought up.

    • giloronfoo@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Th Galaxy S5 and the Active versions before it were waterproof and had a removable back to get to the replaceable battery pack.

      As an added bonus, the back had a rough, soft plastic surface so you could actually hold onto it without a case.

      It was early in wireless charging, but the back could be replaced with one that haf the charging coil.