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		zahlman 28 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandato... How do they waterproof around the screws?

Zak 28 days ago | [–]

They don't. The screws are outside of the gasket: https://rmdd.net/writing/2023/sensor-watch/2.jpeg

kergonath 28 days ago | [–]

Usually there is a gasket, which ages just like glue (it gets stiff and brittle) and should be replaced every decade or so.

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