I only close a game before sleep mode if I encounter issues when resuming. I find it’s rare and generally title specific, and mostly while running something via emulation.

Aside from having to run the ribbon over the plate cover I would say I think this design is more streamlined to work on. The new screws are certainly an improvement over the old ones. The LCD version also had thermal pads attached to the underside of the plate that would pick up dust and things if you weren’t careful. The OLED plate is bare.