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Old 01-31-2018, 11:47 AM   #168
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Originally Posted by JSWolf View Post
And with some devices such as a music player, the ability to change the battery means you can have a spare battery for when the one in use is running low. This is especially good when you are traveling and don't have easy access to charge it.
Looking at the proposed bill, it doesn't look as if they are mandating being able to pop the battery out and pop in a new one. It sounds more that if a repair shop or end user can replace the battery with access to any special tools required at the same price an authorized repair shop would pay, the requirements would be met.

See the following for more information: AN ACT Relating to fair servicing and repair of digital electronic products

or the originating page at: HB 2279 - 2017-18

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