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[* black] Microsoft Surface Pro 2 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.
+[* green] The battery is not soldered to the motherboard—so it can be replaced without soldering, if not without great difficulty.
+[* green] The SSD ''can" be replaced, but not without first risking damage to the tablet simply by opening it.
+[* yellow] There are ''over 90 screws'' inside this device. Mechanical fasteners are great, but frankly, we draw the line at 89.
+[* red] The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
[* red] Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
-[* red] Unless you perform the opening procedure 100% correctly, chances are you'll shear one of the four cables surrounding the display perimeter.
+[* red] The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes. One slip-up, and you'll likely shear one of the four ribbon cables in the edge of the display.