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OnePlus One: Repair vs Replace Guide

Model-specific repair costs, repairability rating, and support lifecycle for the OnePlus One (2014).

Some figures on this page are category averages for smartphone. Model-specific data may be incomplete.

Typical Verdict

Replace Recommended

The OnePlus One is moderately repairable. Some fixes are straightforward, others need a pro. A typical repair runs about 71% of buying new. Given its age and repair costs, replacing makes more financial sense.

Confidence

51%

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Repair Economics: OnePlus One

Typical Repair
$291
Replacement
$410
Repair Saves
$119
Device Age
12 years
Est. Life Left
~2.5 years
Verdict
Replace
Repairability
5/10
France Index*
7.1/10
Support
Ended Apr 2016

*France Repairability Index category average (data.gouv.fr)

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OnePlus One Repair Costs

Category average for smartphone
OnePlus One repair costs including professional and DIY pricing
RepairProfessional CostDIY CostSuccess RateDIY Difficulty
Screen Replacement$150 $450N/A-Professional
Battery Replacement$50 $150N/A-DIY Medium
Charging Port Repair$80 $200N/A-Professional
Back Glass Replacement$100 $250N/A-Professional
Camera Module Replacement$120 $400N/A-Professional
Speaker/Microphone Repair$50 $120N/A-DIY Hard

Replacement parts

Available parts for the OnePlus One.

OnePlus 9 5G Battery - BLP829

In stock·iFixit

OnePlus 8T Battery

In stock·iFixit

OnePlus Nord Battery

In stock·iFixit

OnePlus Nord Screen

In stock·iFixit

Common Issues

5 known issues reported by owners.

  • !Battery degradation after 2-3 years
  • !Screen cracking from drops
  • !Charging port wear and failure
  • !Speaker or microphone failure
  • !Software slowdown from OS updates

Environmental Impact

Manufacturing a new OnePlus One produces roughly 70 kg of CO₂. Repairing it uses just 10 kg, that's 60 kg saved, equivalent to 150 km of driving. It also keeps 80 g of metals, plastics, and rare earths out of landfill.

63% of discarded cellular phones in Canada are recycled, donated, or returned

That's better than most electronics, but manufacturing a replacement still generates hundreds of kilograms of CO₂. Repairing is the lower-footprint option.

Stats Canada, Households and the Environment Survey (2023)

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All prices shown are approximate estimates and may not reflect current retail or repair shop pricing. Verify costs with your local retailer or repair provider before making a decision.