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-[* black] We quickly dispatch the battery connector and move on to removing the battery.
-[* black] This li-ion cell is well-adhered with a single piece of adhesive, but pries up with a jab of a well-placed spudger.
- [* black] Unlike the [guide|36346|3DS|stepid=81181|new_window=true], the Switch is not designed for easy battery replacement. Nintendo [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Specifications/Specifications-1176277.html#1|claims|new_window=true] that the internal battery cannot be removed, and will instead offer a paid replacement program via their customer support.
-[* black] The Switch packs a 3.7 V, 4310 mAh lithium-ion battery rated for a capacity of 16 Wh.
- [* black] As a comparison, the [guide|11796|Wii U GamePad had a 3.7 V, 1500 mAh, 5.6 Wh battery|stepid=42195|new_window=true] which was much easier to remove than the Switch's. However, this comparison isn't completely fair because the Wii U GamePad wasn't handling the rendering of the games, it simply streamed them from the Wii U console.
+[* black] Safety first, we dispatch the battery connector before moving on.
+ [* black] Unlike the [guide|36346|3DS|stepid=81181|new_window=true], the Switch is not designed for easy battery replacement. Nintendo [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Specifications/Specifications-1176277.html#1|claims|new_window=true] that the internal battery cannot be removed by consumers, and will instead offer a paid replacement program via their customer support.
+[* black] Challenge accepted. This li-ion cell is well-adhered with a single piece of adhesive, but pries up with a jab of a well-placed spudger. So if you've got a [product|IF145-299-1|tri-point screwdriver|new_window=true] and the will to pry, DIY battery replacements will likely be a cheaper option.
+[* black] The Switch packs a 3.7 V, 4310 mAh lithium-ion battery rated for a capacity of 16 Wh—much bigger than the much easier to remove 5.6 Wh battery in the [guide|11796|Wii U GamePad|stepid=42195|new_window=true].
+ [* icon_note] The Switch needs that extra juice to power the entire system and render the game, while the GamePad display only has to receive a stream from its base console.