With the Lightning port/battery assembly free of the remote, we see that the battery is soldered to the Lightning port.

While we've never been a fan of soldered-on batteries, at least the Lightning port isn't soldered to the logic board!

Because this 410 mAh battery is rechargeable, you'll never scramble to find batteries for your TV remote again. Thanks, Apple!

At least not until it dies and you need to replace it.

And hiding out at the base of the flex cable are two ABLIC, Inc battery protection chips.