inside the iphone x: first teardown reveal apple's hit handset has two batteries and a radical 'double stacked' main logic board - circuit board assembly
While it seems like a silly idea to take apart the $999 new phone, the iPhone X's first unboxing shows that its interior and exterior are completely redesigned.
These incredible images of IFixit reveal several surprises inside the phone.
For example, Apple managed to plug in two batteries, allowing them to be arranged in L shape to optimize the space.
The downward scrolling of VideoiFixit indicates that the new design is actually more similar to the original iPhone than they expected.
The iPhone has come a long way in ten years.
In fact, the design has been a bit backwards for so long, and this iPhone looks more like the original than we 've seen in a long time.
The most obvious difference is the battery --
There are two now.
They are arranged in L shape and are surrounded by components.
In general, it gives the iPhone X a "retaliatory score" of 6 out of 10, praising someone for being able to replace the monitor and battery of the device relatively easily, but regretting how the glue is usedheavy, all-
If the rear camera is broken and needs to be replaced, the back of the glass will force the user to remove other components such as the rear camera.
Glass on the front and back doubles the likelihood of falling damage
It warns that if the rear glass breaks, you will remove all the components and replace the entire chassis.
Several unfortunate buyers have been attracted by the camera dropping and cracking their new $999 phone.
However, iFixit says Display and battery repair remain top priorities in the design of the iPhone.
It found that the cracked display could be replaced without removing the biometric facial ID hardware --
This means that repairs should be cheaper and faster.
Just fixing the screen of the iPhone X will cost you $279, but it will get worse.
When Apple makes an "other damage" assessment of your phone, repair costs can be as high as $549.
These repairs cost significantly more than the cost of repairing the iPhone 8 plus, which the OLED screen of the iPhone X does not have.
According to Apple, it will cost $169 to repair the screen of the iPhone 8 plus and $399 for other damage.
Apple said that if you need to change the screen due to accidental damage or improper handling, the fee will apply.
"The battery capacity is 2,716 mAh, slightly higher than the 2,691 mAh in the iPhone 8 Plus, although the former is only about halfinch shorter. 'The dual-
Cell design is more of a space.
More important utilization measures than capacity
Change one, says IFixit.
"The two units allow for more creative shapes and positions to maximize the remaining space by narrowing down the motherboard.
Apple also narrowed down the phone's motherboard by effectively folding the phone's motherboard.
As a result, it is suitable for components that account for about 35% more space than the iPhone 8 plus motherboard area, when these components are fully laid out into something with the overall size of the motherboard 70%.
The site says this micro-motherboard is very space-saving.
The density of connectors and components is unprecedented.
Even the Apple Watch has more bare boards.
Other findings include a seemingly reinforced Lightning connector at the bottom of the phone.
The dual rear camera of the phone also has a similar security layout.
However, the site does warn Apple to continue using proprietary screws, which prevents regular users from turning on their phones
This may be good news for those who have just spent $999.