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Overview
Repairability scores comprise of a 1-10 score assigned to devices.
Scoring
Each device is assessed on a 100 point scale. Each score is then divided by 10 in order to arrive to the final figure.
Laptop Repairability Score Criteria
- Add 10 points for each of the following criteria: ***
- Repair information/diagrams is included with device, or freely available on the internet
- No proprietary screws or self-destructing fasteners are present
- Battery is easily removable (no strong adhesive, not soldered in place)
- Opening the outer case does not require substantial prying effort
- RAM is upgradable
- Storage drive is upgradable
- Discretionary feel after having taken apart the device
- Add 5 points for each of the following criteria: ***
- LCD panel and display glass are two separate components
- Components are not tightly packed together, making disassembly easy
- Excessive amounts of adhesive are not used to secure internal components
- Full device disassembly takes less than an hour
- Fewer than three different types of screws are used, reducing tool cost
- Use of fragile ribbon cables used (that may easily tear) is minimized
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