Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the Motorola Edge 50 seems to be average. While some components can be easily replaced such as the camera lens covers and the back cover others require more effort and skill such as the battery and the screen. The use of adhesive and the need for heat to loosen it also adds to the difficulty of repairs. However the design of the phone does allow for some components to be replaced without having to fully disassemble the device. Overall I would give the repairability of the Motorola Edge 50 a score of 5.0 out of 10.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Alcohol needed to dissolve the strong adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. | |
| Graphite layers need to be peeled to expose the cable connections |