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[* black] Next the saucer section lifts off, leaving the battery housing vulnerable to our prying hands. | |
- | [* black] We're pleasantly surprised to find stretch-release adhesive securing the battery, but getting to it was such an ordeal that we aren't sure it does much good. |
- | [* icon_note] All these layers and adhesives probably help with shock-resistance and general durability. The downside is that when the battery inevitably dies in a couple years, you'll need to replace the entire Lightpack—a very expensive fix for what should be a simple problem. And later, it's likely to be a major headache for recyclers. |
- | [* black] Magic Leap packs this twin-cell battery sandwich with 36.77 Wh, running at 3.83 V. |
- | [* icon_note] That puts this battery squarely in the same range as what you find in [guide|92362|some|stepid=173122|new_window=true] [guide|111895|popular|stepid=214155|new_window=true] [guide|105416|tablets|stepid=198954|new_window=true]. |
+ | [* black] Getting to the battery was so tough it's almost ironic to find pull-to-remove tabs, but they're better than nothing! |
+ | [* icon_note] All these layers and adhesives probably help with shock-resistance and durability. But when the battery inevitably dies, you're looking at a full device replacement or a tough repair—one likely to be a major headache for recyclers. |
+ | [* black] Magic Leap packs this twin-cell battery sandwich with 36.77 Wh, running at 3.83 V. That's same range as [guide|92362|some|stepid=173122|new_window=true] [guide|111895|popular|stepid=214155|new_window=true] [guide|105416|tablets|stepid=198954|new_window=true]. |