What remains is no challenge for our Minnow Driver Kit.

The battery and charging port combo connects to the back of the main board via a ZIF connector, much the same as in the 4th generation remote control.

The power cell offers 1.52 Wh (398 mAh at 3.81 V), which is fractionally less than the 1.55 Wh (410 mAh) in the previous design iteration.

We’d hoped to find a slightly more user friendly method for two of the most likely repairs on this remote (charging port and battery).

The battery at least is likely to last longer than it would in a smartphone or tablet, since it won't go through charge cycles nearly as often. As long as it's not defective or subjected to uncomfortable temperatures, you should get at least a few years out of it.