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Originally Posted by readingglasses
Those darn missing touchscreen pearls on jetbooks! Jetbook software is the best and if they had some great eink screens they'd be king of the hill.
I spoke too soon about "all ereaders" having trickily replaceable batteries if they don't use aaa.
The new kobo touch battery seems to be simply non replaceable. It is theoretically possible to replace it if you have the right equipment and are very experienced but not for the casual tinkerer.
It is sealed to the board very tightly. No screws, no pincher, no brace. Just sealed to the board. You could plug in anther battery to the board (the plug might be free) but there's no room inside for a second battery if you can remove the first.
see post # 6
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=144487
update: it is sealed tightly, but perhaps not so tightly that sustained rocking and nicking at the glue won't yield it, ultimately. |
That is exactly what turned me off when I was looking at the Kobo. I spoke to their people about the cost of replacement for the battery and they said they don't do that. They expect you to throw it away and buy a new one.
NO SALE.