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[* black] ***iPod Shuffle 4th Generation Repairability: 2 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
[* green] Good: The click wheel is attached to the logic board via a connector, allowing it to be easily separated. | |
[* green] Good: The lack of a screen eliminates a large weak point of other devices, making the Shuffle more resilient to falls. Just don't flush it down the toilet. | |
[* red] Bad: You essentially have to break it to open it. | |
[* red] Bad: The battery is soldered to the logic board, making replacement that much more difficult. | |
- | [* red] Bad: |
+ | [* red] Bad: Apple keeps shrinking connectors. These super-small cable connectors are increasingly difficult to open without breaking them. |