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The retina macbook screen being glued to the battery comes to mind.

• mannkind 12y ago
  Um... what? The display is fused to the glass. The battery is glued to the case.
  • cmdrfred 12y ago
    Still, why is it glued at all?
    • cbr 12y ago
      Lighter, thinner.
      • bigbugbag 12y ago
        and serviceable only by apple, hopefully investing the servicing cost into buying a brand new gizmo instead which comes with a brand new battery.
      • cmdrfred 12y ago
        Because everyone complains about those heavy screws!
    • mannkind 12y ago
      Jesus Christ, it's glue not a impenetrable force-field. I don't know why, but I can think of many plausible examples that don't include ridiculous conspiracy theories about a company wanting to take all your money.
      • cmdrfred 12y ago
        Please provide an example why a screw or removable panel would provide less value to the consumer than gluing the thing and making it impossible to replace the battery on your own. I eagerly await your response.