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Final Thoughts
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iPad Mini 5 earns a 2 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair):
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A single Phillips driver takes care of all the screws.
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Many components are modular and can be replaced independently, but the Lightning port is soldered to the logic board.
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Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
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Gobs of adhesive hold many parts and cables in place, complicating all repairs.
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Removing the home button is tough, and will be required for display replacement if you want to keep Touch ID functionality.
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