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[* black] ***Update:*** This teardown was conducted solely via Interweb, requiring us to defer judgment on a repairability score. Now that we've [[Topic:Samsung Galaxy S III|worked on it ourselves]], we can assign it a fair score: | |
[* black] Samsung Galaxy SIII Repairability Score: ***8 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair) | |
[* green] The battery can be replaced without any tools. | |
[* green] Very easy to open and access internal components. | |
[* green] There are only 12 screws in the entire device, all standard Phillips #0 (no proprietary or security sizes). | |
[* yellow] Smaller components (antennas, vibrator, light sensor) are modular and can be replaced individually, but are adhered to the front panel. | |
[* red] The glass is fused to both the display and the display frame, increasing repair costs. | |
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+ | [* red] The charging port is BGA Soldered into place, and is not user replaceable. |