Limiting the product&#x27;s lifespan is one rationale, but to say that there are <i>no</i> others is a little unfair. Off the top of my head, these are all within the realm of possibility:<p>- Easier&#x2F;cheaper manufacturing process.<p>- Increased structural stability.<p>- Make the device smaller&#x2F;thinner&#x2F;lighter.<p>- Apple is concerned that end users will screw something up, so they want their service staff to handle battery replacement.<p>I&#x27;m sure the internal discussions that led non-user-replaceable batteries was more nuanced than &quot;let&#x27;s milk those suckers for all they&#x27;re worth&quot;.