The real problem is that to the average consumer, an electronic device is nothing more than a black box. There is zero chance of them ever being able to repair

The real problem is that to the average consumer, an electronic device is nothing more than a black box. There is zero chance of them ever being able to repair it, so they have no interest in whether or not it is repairable... Until the battery fails just after the warranty period is up. I wish people would vote with their feet, but maybe there needs to be some kind of regulation since companies can't be trusted to play nice.