iFixit has done it again and has taken apart the gold version of the Apple iPhone 5S. The repair expert has given Apple’s new blower a repairability score of “6 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair).”Image may be NSFW.
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Why the average repairability score? According to iFixit, “Just like in the iPhone 5, the display assembly is the first component out of the phone, simplifying screen replacements.” In addition, “The battery is still fairly easy to access, even though it’s not technically “user replaceable.”
What will give you problems? According to iFixit, “The battery has lost the 5’s convenient pull tab, and gained more resilient adhesive—it now requires heat and prying to remove.” Secondly, “The fingerprint sensor cable could be easily ripped out of its socket if a user is not careful while opening the phone.” Third, “The iPhone 5s still uses Pentalobe screws on the exterior, making the 5s difficult to open.” Lastly, “The front glass, digitizer, and LCD are all one component, thereby increasing cost of repair.”
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