Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the HMD Skyline appears to be relatively high. The lack of adhesive used for the back cover and screen as well as the availability of OEM parts online are positive factors that make repairs easier. However the use of adhesive for the battery and the need to remove multiple components to access the screen cable are negative factors that may make repairs more difficult. Overall I would give the device a score of 9.0 out of 10 for repairability.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| No adhesive used for the Back cover. Clips can be removed without using a heat gun. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Metal plates over the cable connectors need to be removed. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Hex screwdriver needed to open the back cover. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | |
| No Adhesive used for the screen easily repairable. | |
| OEM parts sold online. |