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Handheld consoles required to have replaceable batteries by 2027 - Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck
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this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2023
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To replace the battery in the Steam Deck, you need to heat up the adhesive to allow the battery to be removed, which I believe would violate this directive. That said, it doesn't seem like it would be too difficult for Valve to make it a bit easier in the next Steam Deck and comply.