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| - | [* black] Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Repairability Score: ***X out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair). |
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| + | [* black] Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Repairability Score: ***1 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair). |
| + | [* green] The SSD can be replaced, but not without first risking damage to the tablet simply by opening it. |
| + | [* yellow] The battery is not soldered to the motherboard, but strong adhesive makes removal and replacement a chore. |
| + | [* yellow] Non-standard connectors make for tricky display removal. |
| + | [* 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] 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. |