Pixel 9 Pro Fold: A Closer Look at Repairability and Design
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 09:23
Pixel 9 Pro Fold Teardown Overview
In an exciting teardown analysis, iFixit recently unveiled the inner workings of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This foldable smartphone, regarded as the most thrilling in its category, showcases impressive modularity. According to iFixit's Shahram Mokhtari, Google's initiative to provide official repair guides and replacement parts amplifies the smartphone’s repairability standard.
Key Findings from the Teardown
- Modularity: The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features easily removable parts, including the USB-C port and the SIM card tray.
- Utilization of 3IP screws throughout the device enhances accessibility.
- External components like the back cover and outside screen can be removed without heat, using only prying tools.
Challenges Encountered
- The batteries, at 4.68Wh and 13.4Wh, proved difficult to extract; the pull tabs were ineffective.
- Removing the folding screen without damaging it was particularly challenging.
iFixit also features zoomable and rotatable scans for users to explore the intricacies of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in detail.
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