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iPhone XS Max

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Repairability Score : 4.5/10

Parts availability

Screen LCD Display
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Battery
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Charger port/PCB board
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Summary

Based on the teardown the repairability of the iPhone XS Max is average. It has some positive aspects such as the battery cable and battery being easily accessible pull tabs provided to remove the battery and the screen cable and screen being removable without removing too many components. However it also has some negative aspects such as adhesive used for the back cover and battery pentalobe and triwing screwdrivers needed display needing to be removed first which is a delicate process and several metal brackets covering the connectors needing to be removed. Therefore the repairability of the iPhone XS Max is given a score of 4.5 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. Pentalobe an Triwing screwdrivers needed.
Display needs to be removed first which is a delicate process.
Several metal brackets covering the connectors need to be removed.