Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the iPhone 12 is 5.0/10. The battery and battery cable are easily accessible but adhesive is used to secure the battery and special tools are needed for disassembly. Additionally the screen needs to be removed first which is a delicate process and plastic covers and metal plates need to be removed to access the cables.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Screen needs to be removed first which is a delicate process. |
| Plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables. | |
| Metal plates over the cable connectors need to be removed. | |
| Special tools needed for disassembly. |