Summary
Based on the teardown the HTC Desire 12 has a repairability score of 7.0 out of 10. The device has several positive aspects such as no adhesive used for the back cover easily accessible battery cable and battery and pull tabs provided to remove the battery. However there are some negative aspects such as adhesive used for the battery several components need to be disassembled to replace the screen and metal plates covering the cable connectors need to be removed.
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. | Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Metal plates covering the cable connectors need to be removed. |