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Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown

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Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown, Final Thoughts: crwdns2935265:00crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
Final Thoughts
  • Samsung's Galaxy Fold earns a 2 out of 10 on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair):

  • A single Phillips driver takes care of all the screws.

  • Many components are modular and can be replaced independently.

  • The mechanics involved in the fold are likely to wear over time, causing stress to hinges and display, necessitating eventual replacement.

  • The fragility of the main display means you'll almost certainly be replacing it before long—a pricey repair.

  • Battery replacements are possible, but unnecessarily difficult—solvents help, but risk damage to the display supports.

  • Glued-down glass both front and back means greater risk of breakage, and makes repairs difficult to start.

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