Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the OnePlus Nord 4 is quite low. The back housing is difficult to remove without causing damage and there are hidden screws that need to be removed before attempting to pry it off. The camera bezel is also difficult to remove and can easily be damaged in the process. The battery is also difficult to remove and requires a pull tab. The screen is also difficult to remove and has a high chance of being damaged in the process. Overall the device seems to be designed in a way that makes it difficult for users to repair it themselves. I would give the repairability of the OnePlus Nord 4 a score of 4.0 out of 10.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | Special tools needed for disassembly. |
| Hidden screws need to be removed | |
| Difficult to remove the back housing |