Samsung Galaxy S 4G Repairability Score: 6 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)

Removing the rear panel to replace the microSD/SIM cards and the battery requires no tools.

Attaching components like the headphone jack to separate cables makes their replacement less costly than replacing the entire motherboard.

Less-than-stellar fit of the front panel and chromed plastic accents can lead to cosmetic issues after long-term use.

The front panel is adhered to the AMOLED display, so they must be replaced as one expensive unit.