Ask iFixit: What Is Stretch Release Adhesive (and Why Do We Love It)?
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We love it when a device uses stretch release tape instead of glue to hold down a battery. But why? And how does this magical stuff even work?
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Ask iFixit: What Is Stretch Release Adhesive (and Why Do We Love
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