Teardowns I've Worked On
My Favorite Guides
Notes
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Nintendo GameCube Teardown
A caveat: make sure you do wait the two seconds before jamming the pen against the screw, or else the plastic will melt together with the plastic of the case.
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Apple TV 2nd Generation Teardown
While the output of the PSU is only 6 watts, the psu will draw up to 33 watts from a US 110v outlet. Still not bad.
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Commodore Amiga 1000 Teardown
Holy moly! Those wires are very surprising! Did Commodore make last minute changes?
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iPod Touch 3rd Generation Teardown
Quote from macsound:
I dont understand the purpose or use of the "mirror" being removed...
I second that question. Why is there a "mirror" that you can't see unless you open the iPod? Does it serve as shielding or something?
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Nintendo GameCube Teardown
I read (and have successfully used) this tip:
Take a clear bic pen, and disassemble it. Then melt the end of the barrel with a lighter. Let it cool for about two seconds then press it firmly against the screw. Instant custom-molded gamecube screwdriver. Only problem is the "screwdriver" will strip after one or two screws, but it's enough for at least one. If the screwdriver strips, remelt and go again.
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Razer Pro Click Mobile Teardown
That blue board is probably the bluetooth daughterboard. The part towards the back of the mouse with just a few gold-colored traces on it is probably the antenna.
iPod Nano 1st Generation Teardown
Is it just me or does it look like that battery is about to burst?