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| [* black] Nikon D5100 Repairability Score: ***2 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
| [* 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. |
| + | [* red] For absolute safety, you need to discharge the flash capacitor, otherwise you risk accidentally killing your camera or yourself, they pack a nasty bite. |