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| [* black] Nintendo Wii U Repairability Score: ***8 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair): | |
| - | [* green] No components were held in by adhesive, including the display assembly in the |
| - | [* green] Most components can be replaced independently of |
| + | [* green] No components were held in by adhesive, including the display assembly in the GamePad controller. |
| + | [* green] Most components in both the console and GamePad controller can be replaced independently of their respective motherboards. |
| [* green] The battery in the GamePad is easily accessible and replaceable. | |
| - | [* yellow] Once the Tri-wing screws have been removed from the top case, minimal prying effort |
| - | [* yellow] Some of the screws on the GamePad controller are very recessed, requiring a longer Tri- |
| + | [* yellow] Once the Tri-wing screws have been removed from the top case, minimal prying effort is required to open. |
| + | [* yellow] Some of the screws on the GamePad controller are very recessed, requiring a longer Tri-wing bit, or in our case, a 4mm nut driver attachment. |
| [* red] The inclusion of Tri-wing screws prevents easy access to internal components. | |
| - | [* red] The LCD and digitizer are fused together |
| + | [* red] The GamePad controller's LCD and digitizer are fused together, increasing repair costs. |