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• Kingston KE44B-26BN/8GB 8GB flash
• Realtek ALC5642
• ELAN eKTF36248WS EKTF3624 series 16-bit touch panel signal processor MCU
• ELAN eKTH10368WS EKTH1036 series touch panel controller
• Texas Instruments SN75LVDS83B LVDS LCD display driver
• Hynix HTC2G83CFR DDR3 RAM

The frame comes off with the turn of a screwdriver, revealing another copper alloy shielding the LCD.

We are approaching the display assembly. Nexus 7, lower your (copper) shields!

We have one final cable to remove before we can (hopefully?) remove the LCD from the front glass.

• Fingers crossed.

Here we have the 7-inch, 1280x800 HD display, manufactured by Hydis and designated model HV070WX2.

As is becoming a trend, the LCD is fused to the Corning glass. We have not heard if this glass is Gorilla Glass or Gorilla Glass 2, and we have broken far too many displays recently to dig any further.

Sadly, this fusion makes the cost of repairing shattered glass much higher, as it will require replacing the whole display assembly—LCD included.

Nexus 7 Repairability Score: 7 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)

The rear case is very easy to open, and requires minimal prying effort with a plastic opening tool to remove.

All fasteners inside are Phillips #00 screws—no security or proprietary screws here.

Battery replacement can be accomplished without soldering—or even a screwdriver.

Many components, including the I/O ports, can be replaced independently of the motherboard.

Copper alloy sheets provide convenient shielding, but they could tear during disassembly.

The LCD does not separate from the display glass, increasing repair costs.