Summary
Based on the teardown the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a repairability score of 8.0 out of 10. The device has some positive features such as no adhesive used for the back cover and the battery and screen are easily accessible. However the mid frame needs to be removed to access the parts and the charging port is soldered to the main board making it hard to replace.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| No adhesive used for the Back cover. Clips can be removed without using a heat gun. | Mid frame needs to be removed to access the parts. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Charging port soldered to the main board making it hard to replace. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. |