Apple tends to replace these things in 30 minutes. Maybe - and by definition this is speculation on all sides- the new machine's battery can't be replaced according to Apple's historical standards. But it seems highly unlikely.
On the other hand, it is very common for nonsensical and simply false information to be spread about Apple, constantly, to try and bash the company, because this kind of fake scandal is great for page views.
Apple was the first company to design computers for easy disassembly and repair, and their current generation of MBPs is certainly easy to disassemble. I know this because I've done it.
The idea that glue makes it impossible to recycle is kinda silly on the face of it. In fact, since lithium batteries come in tough-plastic containers, making the glue too strong would cause risk of rupture, and that would create potential liability.
Which means that this accusation is akin to saying "apple doesn't care about the liability they might incur from injuries or explosions due to damage trying to recycle their batteries.... even in their own stores!"
On the other hand, it is very common for nonsensical and simply false information to be spread about Apple, constantly, to try and bash the company, because this kind of fake scandal is great for page views.
Apple was the first company to design computers for easy disassembly and repair, and their current generation of MBPs is certainly easy to disassemble. I know this because I've done it.
The idea that glue makes it impossible to recycle is kinda silly on the face of it. In fact, since lithium batteries come in tough-plastic containers, making the glue too strong would cause risk of rupture, and that would create potential liability.
Which means that this accusation is akin to saying "apple doesn't care about the liability they might incur from injuries or explosions due to damage trying to recycle their batteries.... even in their own stores!"
I don't find this credulous.