>Worst case scenario they could provide you a "kit" to replace the battery(i.e a special screwdriver like they do for the SIM card) They are still glued. Repla

>Worst case scenario they could provide you a "kit" to replace the battery(i.e a special screwdriver like they do for the SIM card) They are still glued. Replacement is possible, but requires skill, tools (heating, shim) and replacement seals. Definitely not "easy". >I don't think Apple is trying to make the iPhones slimmer or lightweight-er. If that were true there would be lots of space in the device. > It's a policy issue not an engineering one It is definitely an engineering issue. Removable backs are hard to do and hard to do right.