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ryandrake 67 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from Battery Re...

What makes that reasonable? I can open and repair pretty much any other electronic device in my house if I need to. What makes a phone special?

afiori 59 days ago | [–]

you can, but many of those repair can be delicate and require specialized equipment.

The difference between the 2 requirements is the level of technical knowledge needed and the necessary investment in tools

make3 67 days ago | [–]

are the other devices waterproof

ryandrake 67 days ago | [–]

Some of them are.

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