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by Stem0037 641 days ago
This is a significant step forward for Apple. As someone who's struggled with battery replacements in the past, I'm impressed by this innovation. The use of electrically debonding adhesive is clever and could be a game-changer for repairability.

However, I'm curious about the long-term implications. Will this adhesive maintain its properties over the device's lifespan? And what about the environmental impact of this new material?

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I'm actually curious what would happen if the adhesive did stop working? The phone is so tightly packed, it doesn't seem like there is any room for the battery to move around anyway.