
It’s possible—and even relatively simple—to replace a laptop battery, but it’s not exactly an enjoyable task. And many laptop companies would likely prefer you purchase a new laptop instead of just replacing the battery when your old one begins to fade. Even if you do opt to replace your battery, the service could cost upward of $500.
Enter Dynabook, which unveiled its Portege Z40-N CoPilot+ PC on Friday. The laptop has a user-replaceable battery inside its metal chassis. (While many laptops have user-replaceable batteries, Dynabook is emphasizing ease of replacement.)