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Originally Posted by Quoth
My K3 needs a new battery, a second time. I fear most replacements are old stock and won't last long, perhaps even re-labelled.
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Any Kindle older than 2012 will shortly need a new battery, if not dead or replaced already.
Kindles have no "off" so are unkind to batteries.
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I replaced the battery in my K4nt a few years back. Amazon made it hard to even get that (not sold on their store). I suspect the replacement kits are almost built to order (attach the proper connector to a fairly standard battery).
I hope the EU again flexes its power (they made phones have a standard charger) and make all portable devices use a non-proprietary, replaceable battery. Just think how many years the AA / LR6 size (and family) has been in use.
Now we use a non-replaceable battery to force upgrades.
BTW The rule needs to outlaw sealing methods that require more than a pry tool or screw driver (I can think like someone who wants to beat the regs)
As for the 'but we need that special shape' crowd. a 7 figure ($ or €) LICENSE (permit) for that BATTERY SHAPE to be paid in full before sales can begin.