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-[* black] Nintendo 3DS XL 2015 Repairability Score: ***X out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair)
- [* black] The battery is fairly easily swappable by unscrewing two screws and removing the back cover.
- [* black] No proprietary Tri-Wing screws were used, just Phillips #00/JIS.
- [* black] The top display's cables are routed in such a way that it makes them quite frustrating to remove without ripping them off, and just as difficult to re-seat properly during device reassembly.
- [* black] There's tons of little components inside the 3DS, which may potentially cause problems if you happen to lose one while performing a repair.
- [* black] The majority of connectors are ZIF, and it's difficult to ensure each one is connected properly without reassembling the whole thing and starting up the device.
- [* black] The headphone jack and charging connector are soldered to the motherboard, meaning you need to take out your soldering iron if you accidentally break them.
+[* black] Nintendo 3DS XL 2015 Repairability Score: ***5 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair)
+ [* green] The battery is fairly easily swappable by unscrewing two screws and removing the back cover.
+ [* green] Screws and plastic clips are the primary fasteners, rather than adhesive. Also, no Proprietary screw types are used—only Phillips and JIS.
+ [* red] The top display's cables are routed in such a way that it makes them quite frustrating to remove without ripping them off, and just as difficult to re-seat properly during device reassembly.
+ [* red] There are tons of little components inside the 3DS, which may potentially cause problems if you happen to lose one while performing a repair.
+ [* red] The majority of connectors are ZIF, and it's difficult to ensure each one is connected properly without reassembling the whole thing and starting up the device.
+ [* red] The headphone jack and charging connector are soldered to the motherboard, meaning you need to take out your soldering iron if you accidentally break them.