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[* black] Verizon iPhone 4 Repairability Score: ***6 out of 10*** (10 is easiest to repair)
- [* green] The iPhone 4 is held together primarily with [lots of] screws and sans tabs or adhesive.
- [* green] The rear panel and battery are both easy to remove and replace.
+ [* green] The iPhone 4 is held together primarily with [lots of] screws, sans tabs, and limited adhesive.
+ [* green] The rear panel and battery are both easy to remove and replace (provided you have the right [product|IF182-019|kit] and/or correct [product|IF145-096|screwdriver]).
[* red] Apple is using [http://www.ifixit.com/blog/blog/2011/01/20/apples-diabolical-plan-to-screw-your-iphone/|Pentalobe screws] to secure the rear panel and keep people out.
[* red] The LCD and glass are fused together, making repairing a cracked front panel more costly.
- [* red] Your finger oils interfere with the iPhone 4's RF grounding contact points, so we recommend you wear gloves while performing any repairs.
+ [* red] During disassembly, your finger oils interfere with the iPhone 4's RF grounding contact points, so we recommend you wear gloves while performing any repairs.