Standalone Desktop Repairability

Repairability scores comprise of a 1-10 score assigned to devices.

Each device is assessed on a 100 point scale. Each score is then divided by 10 in order to arrive to the final figure.

• 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
• 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 half an hour
• 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: ***

• Fewer than three different types of screws are used, reducing tool cost
• Use of fragile ribbon cables used (that may easily tear) is minimized

• Mac Pro Late 2013 8/10
• HP Z820 10/10