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[* black] Kindle Fire Repairability Score: ***8 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair). | |
[* green] The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals. | |
[* green] All the fasteners found inside are Phillips #0 screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need. | |
[* green] The LCD is not fused to the display, making replacement an easy task, if necessary. | |
[* green] Simplistic design and limited functionality means fewer components and less headache for disassembly. | |
[* yellow] A decent amount of adhesive is used on the battery and motherboard, meaning some prying and gentle working is required for disassembly. | |
- | [* red] The glass panel is fused to the front |
+ | [* red] The glass panel is fused to the front plastic frame, meaning a heat gun is required for replacing cracked glass (or you have to replace both components together). |