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iFixit Posts Complete iPhone 3G Disassembly

Submitted by Michael Johnston on July 10, 2008 - 11:11am.
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iFixit has posted all of its disassembly pictures of the iPhone 3G. If you recall, iFixit traveled to New Zealand in order to be the first to completely disassemble the phone. They ended up being #4 and were able to take some remarkably good photos of the take-apart. iFixit is currently attempting to document all the chips in use on the phone. The first one they've identified is an Apple-branded Samsung ARM processor. Additional identifications will follow throughout the day.

A few things to note:

  • Disassembling the phone was much easier than it was last yaer

  • The glass sensor and LCD pane are no longer stuck together. They're now held together with screws for easy repairs
  • The logic and communications boards are now one long piece
  • The battery is no longer soldered to the board for much easier repairs.

Submitted by xxx on July 10, 2008 - 12:15pm.
Two interesting things:

You paid 979 NZD = 741.65 USD

Also how the recycle icon on the battery is marked over is a little suspicious?

Submitted by WatersWest on July 10, 2008 - 5:56pm.
I wonder if the combo of the 2 screws to open it, along with the battery NOT being soldered to the mother board means that it will make it easier for users to actually replace their own batteries?

Submitted by imagine engine on July 10, 2008 - 10:24pm.
Very cool thanks

thank you ifixit

Submitted by iswenson on July 14, 2008 - 10:39pm.
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Originally Posted by WatersWest View Post
I wonder if the combo of the 2 screws to open it, along with the battery NOT being soldered to the mother board means that it will make it easier for users to actually replace their own batteries?
it would probably void your warranty. but im hoping for the same thing as well!
just 2 screws on the bottom to take the back cover off! thats wayy easeir than prying and screwing parts off the first iphone!

does anyone know if its the same processor as the first iphone had?