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E.U's New Batteries Directive could effect iPods

Added 11-12-2009

The EU is currently discussing new legislation which will demand that all electronic devices have batteries which are easily removable. It has long been a contentious fact that it's very hard, if not impossible, to remove or repair the batteries in iPods. This was not always the case, the iPod Mini for example had easily removable batteries.

Apple do state that the batteries in all their iPods and the iPhone are removable. The problem is that professional tools are needed to remove them, which makes it impossible for home consumers to remove them. This will contravene the E.U.'s prospective directive, and will certainly create a headache for Apple, who would need to evaluate the design of their iPods.