The iPhone 17 shows a moderately repairable design with several accessible components but some adhesive challenges. The battery and its cable are easy to reach and the inclusion of pull tabs helps simplify battery removal. The screen can be detached without requiring disassembly of many other parts improving repair convenience. However adhesive is still present on both the back cover and battery making initial steps and battery replacement more difficult. Additionally metal plates securing cable connectors add extra steps to reach key components slightly increasing complexity overall.