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| [* black] Microsoft Surface Pro Repairability Score: ***1 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
| [* green] The battery is not soldered to the motherboard, so at least no soldering is required to replace it. | |
| [* green] The SSD ''is'' removable — but you risk killing your tablet by trying to open it. | |
| [* yellow] There are ''over 90 screws'' inside this device. We're proponents of mechanical fasteners, but this number is a tad crazy. | |
| [* red] The display assembly (comprising of a fused glass and LCD) is extremely difficult to remove/replace. | |
| - | [* red] Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery. |
| + | [* red] Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery. Fortunately, there's not an adhesive known to man that withstands WD-40. A little rubbing alcohol afterwards, and you're ready for fresh double-faced tape. |
| [* red] Unless you perform the opening procedure 100% correctly, chances are you'll shear one of the four cables surrounding the display perimeter. |