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[* black] We have reached the end of our journey. We are happy to announce that not a single trace of any Cyberdyne Systems components were found...it seems for the time being our judgement day is not upon us. | |
- | [* black] iPhone 4S Repairability Score: ? out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair) |
+ | [* black] iPhone 4S Repairability Score: ***6 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair). Very little has changed from the iPhone 4 in terms of repairability. |
+ | [* green] The iPhone 4S is still held together primarily with screws and limited adhesive. |
+ | [* green] The rear panel and battery are both easy to remove and replace (provided you have the right kit and/or [product|IF145-096|correct screwdriver]). |
+ | [* red] Apple is again using [http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/01/20/apples-diabolical-plan-to-screw-your-iphone/|Pentalobe screws] to secure the rear panel and keep people out |
+ | [* red] The LCD and glass -- a carryover from the previous generation -- are fused together, making cracked glass repair more costly. |
+ | [* red] Lots of smaller components are soldered to one ribbon cable, increasing the cost of repairing just one component. |