Summary
Based on the teardown the Xiaomi Mi A2 has a repairability score of 7.5 out of 10. The device has several positive features 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 features such as adhesive used for the battery the need for a Torx screwdriver to open the back cover and the delicate process of removing the screen first.
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. | Torx screwdriver is needed to open the back cover. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Screen needs to be removed first which is delicate. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. |