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• Samsung Galaxy S 4G Repairability Score: 6 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)

  • Removing the rear panel to replace the microSD/SIM cards and the battery requires no tools.
  • Attaching components like the headphone jack to separate cables makes their replacement less costly than replacing the entire motherboard.
  • Less-than-stellar fit of the front panel and chromed plastic accents can lead to cosmetic issues after long-term use.
  • The front panel is adhered to the AMOLED display, so they must be replaced as one expensive unit.