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Originally Posted by murraypaul
No, it isn't.
It is true, but it isn't the only reason, and so isn't that simple.
Non-removable batteries reduce size and weight, by not needing a battery shell, and allowing the battery to flow around other components.
Non-removable batteries allow sealed bodies and so make waterproofing easier.
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While non-replaceable batteries have been around for quite a while the latest thrust toward waterproof devices tends to justify the decisions. By the way, Apple service stations will replace the battery for you and recently did it very cheaply when people complained about their reducing performance issue for old batteries.
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