Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the Samsung Galaxy F12 seems to be moderate. While there are some positive aspects such as the lack of adhesive for the back cover and the accessibility of the battery there are also negative aspects such as the use of adhesive for the battery and the need to disassemble multiple components to replace the screen. The plastic covers covering the boards also add an extra step to accessing the cables. Overall I would give the device a score of 8.0 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. | Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables. |