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| [* black] iPhone 5 Repairability: ***7 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
| - | [* green] We're quite happy that the glass/display is the first thing that comes off the iPhone 5. The majority of iPhone repairs are due to a shattered front glass. |
| + | [* green] We're quite happy that the glass/display is the first thing that comes off the iPhone 5. The majority of failed iPhone repairs are due to a shattered front glass. |
| [* green] The battery comes out with a bit of prying once the front panel is removed. | |
| [* red] The iPhone 5 still uses Pentalobe screws on the exterior, making it more difficult to open the device. | |
| [* red] The front glass, digitizer, and LCD are all one component, thereby increasing cost of repair. | |
| [* red] Lots of smaller components are soldered to one ribbon cable, increasing the cost of repairing just one component. |