Summary
The OnePlus Nord 5 offers moderate repairability. While the battery and its cable are easily accessible and convenient pull tabs simplify battery removal adhesive is still used on both the back cover and the battery slightly complicating repairs. The screen and its cable can be taken out without dismantling too many internal parts which helps ease display replacements. However plastic covers over the boards add some extra steps before reaching key connectors. Overall the device has a mix of user-friendly design choices and adhesive-related drawbacks.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | Plastic covers covering the boards need to be removed to access the cables. |