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iPad Air 2 Teardown

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  • iPad Air 2 Repairability Score: 2 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)

  • The battery is still not soldered to the logic board.

  • The LCD and front panel glass are now fused together. This slightly simplifies the opening procedure.

  • The fused front panel also increases the cost of repairing a cracked screen, and increases risk of damage to the LCD when opening.

  • Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.

  • Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.

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