Summary
Based on the teardown the OPPO A7 has a repairability score of 7.5 out of 10. The device has some positive features such as no adhesive used for the back cover and the battery cable and battery are easily accessible. However there are some negative features such as adhesive used for the battery and several components need to be disassembled to replace the screen. Additionally plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables.
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. | Several components need to disassembled to replace the Screen. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables. |
| Metal plates over the cable connectors need to be removed. |