Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the iPhone 13 mini is fairly low. Adhesive is used for the back cover and battery several components need to be disassembled to replace the screen and a special Torx screwdriver is needed. Non-reusable adhesive is also used for the battery. The only positive aspect is that the battery cable and battery are easily accessible. Therefore the repairability of the iPhone 13 mini would be rated a 4.0 out of 10.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Adhesive used for the Battery. | |
| Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. | |
| Special Torx srewdriver needed. | |
| Non-reusable adhesive used for the battery. | |
| Several fasteners ans screws need to be disassembled. |