Today's guest has been long overdue for a teardown. So with no further interruptions, we give you the Flip MinoHD in all its glory.

The Flip MinoHD comes packaged in an elegant box that leaves much to the imagination.

Dare we open the box? Dare we do.

Contents of the box:

• Flip MinoHD
• Quickstart Guide
• Soft Protective Case
• Wrist Strap

What's better than a Flip MinoHD? A custom-labeled Flip MinoHD!

Eight unique touch-sensitive capacitive buttons (power, play, delete, record and four-way navigation) allow for ease of use.

An mini-HDMI output connector makes it easy to watch video on your HDTV.

There's also a tripod mount that fits any standard tripod.

Sliding the small tab along the left side of the MinoHD releases the flip-out USB connector for easy docking/charging.

When done interfacing, the USB connector tucks in flush with the top edge of the device.

Use the sharp edge of a plastic opening tool to peel the two labels off the bottom of the MinoHD to reveal two hidden screws.

Remove the two Phillips screws securing the front panel to the outer case.

Begin the disassembly by inserting a plastic opening tool (with the edge pointed toward the aluminum outer case) between the front and outer cases near the bottom of either edge of the MinoHD.

Do not try to pry between the front and outer cases along the top edge of the MinoHD.

Continue running the plastic opening tool in the seam between the front and outer cases until the left, right, and bottom edges are free.

Push the front panel toward the top edge of the MinoHD to release it from the mounting tabs along its top inner edge.

Don't try to remove the front panel just yet! It is still attached to the logic board by a small ribbon cable.

Carefully rotate the front panel away from the rest of the MinoHD.

Pull the control panel ribbon cable away from its socket on the logic board.

There's not too much interesting going on inside the front panel.

Capacitive sensors under each of the control symbols (play, back, etc.) provide the logic board with control data, while small LEDs mounted to the logic board (shown in red) under each "button" project light through the front panel to provide their illumination.

Use a plastic opening tool to carefully lift the top edge of the display out of its bracket.

It may be necessary to use a metal spudger to release a small piece of film stuck between the LCD and the display bracket.