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crwdns2933797:0Kyle Wienscrwdnd2933797:0Maw 2, 2012crwdne2933797:0

	[* black] Nexus 7 Repairability Score: *7 out of 10* (10 is easiest to repair)
	[* green] The rear case is very easy to open, and requires minimal prying effort with a plastic opening tool to remove.
	[* green] All fasteners inside are Phillips #00 screws—no security or proprietary screws here.
-	[* green] Battery replacement can be accomplished without soldering or even a screwdriver.
+	[* green] Battery replacement can be accomplished without soldering—or even a screwdriver.
	[* green] Many components, including the I/O ports, can be replaced independently of the motherboard.
	[* yellow] Copper alloy sheets for cooling mean there is no need to clean and reapply thermal paste, but they could tear during disassembly.
	[* red] The LCD does not separate from the display glass, increasing repair costs.