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by traderj0e 64 days ago
So if it weren't for that exemption, would iPhone batteries qualify? You can do it with regular tools and a YouTube tutorial, but it's not easy.
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The tools are not regular. They’re teeny tiny security bits.
> a tool or set of tools that is supplied with the product or spare part, or basic tools

It's or, not and

The special screwdriver isn't supplied with the product, and Apple doesn't sell spare parts. I guess "regular" isn't the right word, but it's easy and inexpensive to buy the right tools.