Whenever a gadget is released, it is observed that some repair companies carry out their test on it to known whether the device is repairable or not. iFixit shared their latest findings on phones that are hard to repair. Listed below are the top ten gadgets that are hard to repair, about six of apple’s product are on this list.
1. Apple MacBook Pro 15″ Retina
Proprietary pentalobe screws, soldered and non-upgradeable RAM, a proprietary SSD, and a glued-in battery make the 15″ Retina Pro the least repairable laptop we’ve ever seen.
2. HTC One
This phone is very difficult, if not impossible, to open without destroying the rear case. Even if you can get it open, the battery is buried beneath the motherboard and adhered to the midframe, and incredibly difficult to replace.
3. Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet
The Surface Pro’s display assembly is incredibly hard to remove, sealed in place with tons of adhesive. Once you have the cover removed, there are more than 90 screws inside to keep you from the rest of the components.
4. Apple iPod shuffle 2GB (4th Generation)
Because of the small scale and construction, it’s impossible to open this device without destroying it. Additionally, the battery is soldered to the logic board, increasing repair difficulty.
5. Apple MacBook Pro 13.3″ Retina
Slightly better than its 15″ predecessor, the MacBook Pro Retina 13″ still features a glued-in battery, proprietary screws and SSD, and soldered-in RAM.
6. Nikon D5100 16.2-MP Digital SLR Camera
Disassembly requires desoldering several components and removing a ton of screws. Components are densely packed into the device, complicating repairs.
7. Apple iPad Mini
Components are held in place with either copious amounts of adhesive or tape, or incredibly tiny and easy-to-lose screws. Especially annoying, the Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so broken connector pins will mean replacing the entire assembly.
8. Apple iPad with Retina Display
Just like in second and third generation iPads, loads of adhesive secure the screen and battery to the case. This makes it difficult to open the device for repairs, and especially difficult to remove the battery to install a replacement.
9. D600 24.3-MP Digital SLR Camera
Components are very densely packed, and desoldering is required for disassembly. Additionally, the LCD is fused to the rear case and cannot be replaced without swapping the entire back of the body.
10. Apple iPod Touch (5th Generation)
Clips and adhesive (and no external screws) make it difficult to open the case. Once inside, several components are soldered into two main assemblies, increasing cost of replacement for any individual part.
An advice for those using any of the aforementioned devices, try to be careful with the way you handle it because you may not be able to totally fix when it gets any form damage (depending on the level of damage).
