Boox Max2 requires heating

This is not a question -- this is a quick note on my attempt to replace the battery in Boox Max 2 (a 1000 Euro device), Maybe it will help someone out there. My device had a thick layer of hot-melt glue below the rim, gluing the unit shut and hiding screws behind that need to be removed to access the battery. The glue had no function in water-proofing the device, it only appeared to be there to prevent self-repair. If you can't lift the rim with a blade, do not attempt further and use a hair dryer/heat gun to soften the glue or send the unit to Onyx. The battery inside is soldered to the motherboard. One can cut the cables and solder to the cables. The white cable did not need to be connected to a battery protection board to power up the unit. I was able to power my up with a lab power supply set to 3.8V (a this setting, the battery shows at 50% full). The unit draws as much as 1.2A during power up.

I will never buy an e-reader again w/o checking its repairability score. At least not for this amount of money,

P.S. If anyone wants parts from the damaged unit, let me know. The motherboard seems OK. I am in Europe.