iFixIt Posts iPod Shuffle 4G Teardown [Photos]

iFixIt has posted their teardown of the iPod Shuffle 4G rating it a 2 out of 10 for repairability.

iPod Shuffle 4th Generation Repairability: 2 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)
● Good: The control pad is attached to the logic board via a connector, allowing it to be easily separated.
● Good: The lack of a screen eliminates a large weak point of other devices, making the Shuffle more resilient to falls. Just don't flush it down the toilet.
● Bad: You essentially have to break it to open it.
● Bad: The battery is soldered to the logic board, making replacement that much more difficult.
● Bad: Apple keeps shrinking connectors. These super-small cable connectors are increasingly difficult to open without breaking them.

You can see a few pics below or hit the link for the entire teardown gallery.


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