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Good for the EU! Also, it shows what bastards companies are when they can easily make things consumer-friendly, but only when they're forced. Because the US isn't getting this version.
While not the easiest thing in the world replacing the battery in a North American switch is not very hard, though you do need some specific screw drivers iirc.
I think the hardest part of a NA battery change is the adhesive keeping the battery in place.
If they weren't shitty, they'd do this everywhere (and chill the fuck out on bullshit lawsuits).
this post was submitted on 04 Jun 2026
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