[mannkind]

Um... what?

The display is fused to the glass. The battery is glued to the case.

[cmdrfred]

Still, why is it glued at all?

[mannkind]

Jesus Christ, it's glue not a impenetrable force-field.

I don't know why, but I can think of many plausible examples that don't include ridiculous conspiracy theories about a company wanting to take all your money.

[cmdrfred]

Please provide an example why a screw or removable panel would provide less value to the consumer than gluing the thing and making it impossible to replace the battery on your own. I eagerly await your response.

[cbr]

Lighter, thinner.

[bigbugbag]

and serviceable only by apple, hopefully investing the servicing cost into buying a brand new gizmo instead which comes with a brand new battery.

[cmdrfred]

Because everyone complains about those heavy screws!