iFixit iPhone Duo Teardown Points to Possible Cause of Screen Cracks
A teardown of the new iPhone Duo by iFixit reveals that dust infiltration in the hinge could potentially lead to screen damage. However, the device shows improved repairability compared to other foldables, particularly regarding battery removal and screen cover replacement.
Why it matters
This provides consumers and tech enthusiasts with critical information regarding the durability and long-term maintenance costs of Apple's latest foldable hardware.
Teardown site iFixit took apart the iPhone Duo to see what's inside, how it holds up to dust, and how repairable it is. There's a video walking through the teardown, as well as a blog post summing it up .
Apple’s Folding iPhone Might Have a Screen Problem! iFixit Watch on YouTube Before opening up the Duo, iFixit inundated it with fluorescent dust. The iPhone Duo has an IP68 dust and water resistance rating, which means it's sealed against dust. iFixit found dust in the USB-C port, speaker mesh, and bezel, but few particles reached the internals of the device.
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