Overview

• iFixit’s August 6 analysis awards the Galaxy Z Fold7 a repairability score of 3 out of 10 following its detailed teardown
• The ultra-thin flexible inner display is highly susceptible to damage from dirt or slight pressure, forcing full screen and chassis replacement
• Accessing the handset’s two separate battery cells requires removing extensive components and breaking strong adhesives
• Replacement parts for the Fold7 and prior Samsung foldables remain hard to obtain, limiting viable self-repair options
• These repair challenges stand in contrast to Samsung’s recent expansion of a self-repair program aimed at reducing electronic waste