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crwdns2933797:0Miroslav Djuriccrwdnd2933797:0Dzi 22, 2011crwdne2933797:0

	[* black] Nikon D5100 Repairability Score: *2 out of 10* (10 is easiest to repair)
-	[* green] The battery ~~is pretty easy to replace~~.
-	[* green] ~~It's pretty easy to take off the~~ rear cover.
-	[* red] The ~~device~~ has several wires that need to be desoldered in order to take it apart.
+	[* green] The battery can be easily replaced by opening the compartment with your thumbnail.
+	[* green] The rear cover comes off with minimal unscrewing/desoldering (for this kind of device), allowing you to access the motherboard.
+	[* red] The D5100 has several wires that need to be desoldered in order to take it apart.
	[* red] Approximately 4 billion screws hold the device together.
	[* red] Components are very tightly packed, making it more difficult to disconnect and remove them.
	[* red] For absolute safety, you need to discharge the flash capacitor, otherwise you risk accidentally killing your camera.