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| [* black] Apple Watch Repairability Score: ***5 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
| [* green] While not an industry standard, the watch band is easily removed and swapped out for a replacement. | |
| [* green] Removing the screen is difficult, but not impossible—it's the first component out, simplifying replacement. | |
| [* green] Once you're inside, the battery is quite easy to remove—only mild adhesive holds it in place. | |
| - | [* yellow] While not proprietary, incredibly tiny tri- |
| + | [* yellow] While not proprietary, incredibly tiny tri-point screws are a repair hinderance—especially when Torx or Phillips could have been used. |
| [* red] Removing any other component is essentially impossible—all peripheral cables are soldered onto the back of the S1. | |
| [* red] The fully encased S1 system makes board-level repairs impossible. |