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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.
We also have lists of smartphones that were already assessed and scored using our scale:
Phone 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
- Disassembling the device does not require substantial prying effort
- Battery is easily removable (no strong adhesive, not soldered in place)
- Discretionary feel after having taken apart the device
- Add 5 points for each of the following criteria: ***
- Components are not tightly packed together, making disassembly easy
- LCD panel and display glass are two separate components (not fused together)
- Excessive amounts of adhesive are not used to secure internal components
- Full device disassembly takes less than half an hour
- Disassembling the device does not require a heating element
- Fewer than three different types of screws are used, reducing tool cost
- Use of fragile ribbon cables used (that may easily tear) is minimized
- Number of screws totals less than 30
- Internal components are modular, and are not grouped together on one cable
- Critical components (screen and battery) are easily replaceable
Notable Examples
- HTC One 1/10
- iPhone 5s 6/10
- Samsung Galaxy S5 5/10
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