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Repairing batteries should be made easier to reduce e-waste

Video. New EU law plans for smartphones to include replaceable batteries

Updated: 25/07/2023 - 17:02 GMT+2

The EU wants to prevent manufacturers from making it difficult for consumers to change their devices' batteries safely and cheaply.

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