[lazylland]

The really stupid trend in laptop (and most portables) design is non-user replaceable batteries!! What can be at most a 10 USD, 30 second affair is now a drive to the service centre, a two week (if lucky) wait and a 100 USD bill ...

[LnxPrgr3]

Wait, where are you buying new laptop batteries for $10?

[mwfunk]

That sounds like the problem is that your battery went bad, not that it was a hassle to replace your bad battery.