Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the device seems to be average. It has a removable back cover which is a plus but there are hidden screws and adhesive that make it slightly more difficult to access certain components. The battery also has a strong adhesive making it more challenging to replace. The phone also has some quality control issues such as the rubber gasket being pressed inside the connector. Overall I would give the device a score of 6 out of 10 for repairability.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| No adhesive used for the Back cover. Clips can be removed without using a heat gun. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Screws are hidden under tabs making removal difficult. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. |