Summary
The 2020 iPad Air scores a 3.0 out of 10 on the repairability scale. While it does have Phillips screws and some components are modular most of the components are glued in place making it difficult to repair. The battery can still be replaced but it is a bit of a chore.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | Alcohol needed to dissolve the strong adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Several components needs to disassembled to access the Battery. | |
| Screen needs to be removed first which is a delicate process. | |
| No battery connector cable removing battery is tricky. |