iFixit: “clamshell” Motorola RAZR is almost impossible to repair

After failed durability testing by JerryRigEverything and CNET journalists, the foldable Motorola RAZR smartphone

fell into the hands of iFixit specialists, who disassembled it and assessed its repairability.

And How?

Experts noted the “original assembly and amazing engineering solutions,” as well as the use of standard T3 Torx fasteners. And that’s where the positives end.

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Then there are only disadvantages. First of all, Motorola spared no glue, so replacing many parts will be problematic.

To replace the batteries (there are two of them inside - 1245 and 1265 mAh) you will need to almost completely disassemble the device, and the charging port is soldered onto the main board.

Theoretically, the display can be replaced, but there is a high risk of breaking most of the attached cables.

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The hinge mechanism is also inconvenient: there is a gap between it and the screen, into which dust and debris can get in during use.

Verdict

As a result, the Motorola RAZR clamshell received only 1 point out of 10 for repairability. It turns out that the smartphone is almost impossible to repair.

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