Nintendo has modified the Switch 2 to comply with EU regulations, allowing for easy battery replacement.

Nintendo will redesign the Switch 2 to meet EU regulations, allowing users to replace the battery themselves without specialized tools.

Switch 2 will have replaceable batteries according to EU standards.

Nintendo is preparing to adjust the design of the Nintendo Switch 2 to comply with new European Union regulations.

Accordingly, starting in 2027, electronic devices must allow users to:

• Replace the battery yourself.
• No special tools required.
• No risk of damaging the equipment.

The Switch 2 version that meets this standard is expected to launch in Europe first.

Switch 2 must be redesigned to comply with EU regulations.

Design changes: less glue, increased modularity.

Analysis from iFixit reveals that current devices still use adhesive to secure the battery, making repairs difficult.

Therefore, the Switch 2 could be improved in the following ways:

• Reduce or eliminate battery adhesive.
• Use a battery bracket.
• Use standard screws instead of specialized screws.

These changes make disassembly and reassembly safer and more accessible.

The EU promotes the 'right to repair' trend.

The new regulations under the EU Batteries Regulation aim to:

• Reduce electronic waste.
• Increase equipment lifespan
• Empowering users to make repairs.

Technology companies are forced to design products that are easier to disassemble and replace components.

Widespread impact on the hardware industry.

Nintendo's proactive early adjustment shows that regulatory pressure is directly impacting product design.

If other markets adopt similar standards, this design model could become the default in the future.

iFixIt's first-generation Switch 2 "teardown" video. 

Switch 2 could usher in a new trend.

If successfully deployed, the Switch 2 would be one of the rare consoles:

• Allows users to replace the battery themselves.
• Easier to repair than the previous generation.

This could mark a significant shift in the gaming hardware industry, where design has previously prioritized monolithic structures over repairability.

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