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Haswell iMac teardown reveals a few surprises, including a nasty one
Well, what do we have here? It’s the refreshed 21.5 and 27-inch iMac for 2013. They haven’t changed much, but there are a few interesting surprises lurking inside. iFixit got its hands on […]
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iFixit Surface Pro 2 teardown reveals 90 screws, lots of adhesive
iFixit has busted out the teardown gear once again, and this time it’s the Surface Pro 2 that hit the workbench. The results weren’t pretty, but in Microsoft’s defense improved repairability wasn’t one...
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MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display will be a nightmare to repair
Thinking about popping open your $2,000 2013 MacBook Pro with the 15-inch Retina display? Think again. It’s an absolute nightmare to take apart, and any repairs you want to have done are probably […]
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New 13-inch MacBook Pro just as hard to repair as its big brother
Brace yourselves, the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has been cracked open and its inner workings laid bare. As you’ve probably guessed, Apple’s been up to its usual design shenanigans....
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iPad Air teardown reveals a hard-to-repair tablet that’s full of glue
In the horrifying spirit of Halloween, the brand new iPad Air has had its innards ripped out. What tricks and treats did Apple hide inside? Let’s find out! The iPad Air has only […]
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iPad mini with Retina display teardown reveals new chip and display, same old...
Apple’s big little tablet — the iPad mini — received a massive upgrade this year. And whenever a hot new device arrives, geeks with tools can’t wait to get their paws on it […]
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Nest Protect teardown reveals impressive design of a smart smoke detector
You’ve probably seen at least part of the interior of a smoke detector when you change the batteries. But you’ve almost certainly never seen one quite like the Nest Protect. Luckily for us, […]
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HTC One M8 teardown reveals lots of glue and tape
The HTC One M8 launched yesterday, and you may have already read some initial impressions about it and seen the cool Lite-Brite style case HTC whipped up. If you’re still craving a more […]
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Galaxy S6 Edge’s crazy display makes it cost more than the iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung’s new flagship phones are some of the best devices the company has ever built, but all the improvements in the Galaxy S and S6 Edge came at a price: they’re Samsung’s most costly […]
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Apple Watch is surprisingly easy to repair
iFixit got its hands on an Apple Watch Sport, and spared no time tearing it apart component-by-component.
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Teardown of Obi Wan’s lightsaber reveals precise movie detail
You’ve grown accustomed to seeing iFixit tear down the latest Apple gadgets as soon as they’re released. In honor of May the Fourth, they decided to take apart something unexpected: Obi Wan’s...
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One gross trick turns $17 Beats headphones into $200 profit machines
Dr. Dre once mused, “if you ain’t in it for the money then get out the game.” That explains why he got into the headphone business, because the profit margin on Beats cans […]
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iPhone 6s teardown reveals smaller battery, same ease of repair
For years it seemed like ease of repair was the last thing on Apple’s mind when they designed a new product. Times have changed, however, and you only need to look as far […]
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iPad Pro teardown: clever audio limits battery capacity
Nice speakers and volume chambers make for a fantastic sound experience, but they also take up a lot of space inside this giant tablet.
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Fairphone 2 shows the big boys how to build a repairable smartphone
Most smartphones are built to be sold and used until they’re no longer functional. While a broken phone can be fixed, it’s not generally cost effective or easy. That’s not the case with […]
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Apple Smart Battery teardown reveals battery, not a lot of smarts
Earlier this month, Apple shocked us all by releasing their very own battery case for the iPhone 6 and 6s. They call it the Smart Battery… but is it really all that smart? […]
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Galaxy S7 teardown reveals repairs will result in cracked glass
Many of the components inside the phone are modular and fairly easy to replace, but they are contained within a glass and adhesive prison.
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LG G5 teardown reveals more modularity, very little glue
The one thing that makes LG’s G5 stand out from the crowd is its modularity. As iFixit learned, that means more than just being able to quickly swap the battery for a camera […]
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Pixel XL Teardown Reveals Modular Parts Can Still Be Tricky To Replace
You’ve read plenty about Google’s first in-house phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, but maybe you’re wondering what makes them tick. As usual, iFixit is more than happy to satisfy your curiosity. After...
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Apple’s $159 AirPods Dissected For Your Amusement
After spending $160 on a pair of Apple’s fancy, wireless AirPods the first thing most people would do is pair them and listen to some tunes. iFixit is not most people. They’ve got […] The post Apple’s...
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