Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i Teardown
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i Teardown.
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Walter Galan
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i
In the midst of the iPhone 4 craze, we became impatient and decided we needed to tear down a phone, you know, just to keep us in tip-top shape. And lo-and-behold, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i.
A big thanks to Brian at EDN for providing the phone for this teardown. Be sure to check out his Xperia X10 Mini Preview!
In the midst of the iPhone 4 craze, we became impatient and decided we needed to tear down a phone, you know, just to keep us in tip-top shape. And lo-and-behold, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i.
A big thanks to Brian at EDN for providing the phone for this teardown. Be sure to check out his Xperia X10 Mini Preview!
Plastic Opening Tools
Spudger
T5 Torx Screwdriver
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i is the smaller version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini E10i is the smaller version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.
Tech Specs:
Tech Specs:
600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227
600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227
256 MB RAM and 256 MB internal ROM (only 128 MB accessible)
256 MB RAM and 256 MB internal ROM (only 128 MB accessible)
2.6" color transflective TFT display with a resolution of 240 X 320 pixels.
2.6" color transflective TFT display with a resolution of 240 X 320 pixels.
5 Megapixel camera with autofocus
5 Megapixel camera with autofocus
802.11 b/g Wireless + Bluetooth 2.1
802.11 b/g Wireless + Bluetooth 2.1
The backside of the X10 Mini E10i is characterized by a smooth plastic rear case with openings for the camera, LED flash, and speaker.
The backside of the X10 Mini E10i is characterized by a smooth plastic rear case with openings for the camera, LED flash, and speaker.
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The controls of the X10 Mini E10i are pretty standard.
The controls of the X10 Mini E10i are pretty standard.
The bottom of the X10 Mini E10i integrates a 3.5 mm headphone jack as well as a micro-USB port.
The bottom of the X10 Mini E10i integrates a 3.5 mm headphone jack as well as a micro-USB port.
The top edge houses the power button.
The top edge houses the power button.
The left side accommodates the volume and camera buttons, leaving the right side blank and featureless.
The left side accommodates the volume and camera buttons, leaving the right side blank and featureless.
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The 5.0 megapixel camera in the X10 Mini E10i features a 1X optical zoom with autofocus and a built-in LED flash.
The 5.0 megapixel camera in the X10 Mini E10i features a 1X optical zoom with autofocus and a built-in LED flash.
The camera itself measures in at 8.8 x 9.1 x 6 mm.
The camera itself measures in at 8.8 x 9.1 x 6 mm.
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A few quick pries with an iPod opening tool around the perimeter of the X10 Mini E10i and the rear case easily pops off to access the phone's innards.
A few quick pries with an iPod opening tool around the perimeter of the X10 Mini E10i and the rear case easily pops off to access the phone's innards.
The actual electronic volume and camera buttons are attached directly to the logic board. The buttons you press on the outer case are just chrome covers.
The actual electronic volume and camera buttons are attached directly to the logic board. The buttons you press on the outer case are just chrome covers.
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A thumbnail is all that is needed to remove the microSD card from its housing in the inner case.
A thumbnail is all that is needed to remove the microSD card from its housing in the inner case.
The simple design of the Mini E10 allows most components to plug directly into the logic board. The only exception is the external microSD card slot.
The simple design of the Mini E10 allows most components to plug directly into the logic board. The only exception is the external microSD card slot.
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A single T5 Torx screw and a few plastic clips are all that secure the antenna assembly to the inner case.
A single T5 Torx screw and a few plastic clips are all that secure the antenna assembly to the inner case.
The antenna assembly uses simple yet effective pressure contacts to make a connection with the logic board. No connectors necessary!
The antenna assembly uses simple yet effective pressure contacts to make a connection with the logic board. No connectors necessary!
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A couple more T5 Torx screws secure the rear inner case and logic board to the rest of the X10 Mini E10i.
A couple more T5 Torx screws secure the rear inner case and logic board to the rest of the X10 Mini E10i.
Disconnect the battery connector from the logic board with the flat end of a spudger.
Disconnect the battery connector from the logic board with the flat end of a spudger.
Pry up the SIM card socket connector and remove the rear inner case from the the logic board.
Pry up the SIM card socket connector and remove the rear inner case from the the logic board.
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The 3.7V 950 mAh Li-Polymer battery allows for 4 hours of talk time.
The 3.7V 950 mAh Li-Polymer battery allows for 4 hours of talk time.
Measuring 40 x 35 x 5.5 mm and weighing in at a scant 18 grams, the X10 Mini E10i's battery provides up to 360 hours of 3G standby time.
Measuring 40 x 35 x 5.5 mm and weighing in at a scant 18 grams, the X10 Mini E10i's battery provides up to 360 hours of 3G standby time.
The batteries of both the <a href="/Teardown/iPhone-3GS-Teardown/817">iPhone 3GS</a> and the X10 Mini E10i have capacities of about 53 mAh per gram.
The batteries of both the [link|/Teardown/iPhone-3GS-Teardown/817|iPhone 3GS] and the X10 Mini E10i have capacities of about 53 mAh per gram.
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The 5 MP camera, battery connector, vibrator motor, and speaker are densely packed on the logic board near the top of the phone.
The 5 MP camera, battery connector, vibrator motor, and speaker are densely packed on the logic board near the top of the phone.
After disconnecting the touchscreen connector, the logic board can be carefully pried out of its enclosure.
After disconnecting the touchscreen connector, the logic board can be carefully pried out of its enclosure.
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Rotate the logic board upward out of its cradle and use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data ribbon cable.
Rotate the logic board upward out of its cradle and use an iPod opening tool to disconnect the display data ribbon cable.
The shields covering the majority of the chips housed on the logic board protect their sensitive circuitry from electromagnetic interference.
The shields covering the majority of the chips housed on the logic board protect their sensitive circuitry from electromagnetic interference.
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Big players on the board include:
Big players on the board include:
A Qualcomm MSM7227 with 600 MHz application processing, 400 MHz modem processing, hardware accelerated 3D graphics, integrated Bluetooth 2.1 & GPS capabilities, and image/video encoding & decoding.
A Qualcomm MSM7227 with 600 MHz application processing, 400 MHz modem processing, hardware accelerated 3D graphics, integrated Bluetooth 2.1 & GPS capabilities, and image/video encoding & decoding.
STMicroelectronics NANDCBR4N9
STMicroelectronics NANDCBR4N9
Skyworks SKY77336 GSM power amplifier module
Skyworks SKY77336 GSM power amplifier module
Qualcomm PM7540 power management IC
Qualcomm PM7540 power management IC
Qualcomm RTR6285 UMTS RF transceiver with receive diversity and GPS
Qualcomm RTR6285 UMTS RF transceiver with receive diversity and GPS
TriQuint TQM679002A WLAN Power Amplifier
TriQuint TQM679002A WLAN Power Amplifier
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Sensors near the top of the board face outward from the front of the phone near the earphone opening.
Sensors near the top of the board face outward from the front of the phone near the earphone opening.
A proximity sensor turns off the touch screen when the phone is against your face.
A proximity sensor turns off the touch screen when the phone is against your face.
A light sensor automatically adjusts the LCD brightness for optimal viewing in any lighting condition.
A light sensor automatically adjusts the LCD brightness for optimal viewing in any lighting condition.
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Further prying around the perimeter of the front panel assembly allows the LCD assembly to be separated from the front panel.
Further prying around the perimeter of the front panel assembly allows the LCD assembly to be separated from the front panel.
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The digitizer is manufactured by Synaptics, with the main touch screen controller labeled as T1021A 1 0942 AC0P876.
The digitizer is manufactured by Synaptics, with the main touch screen controller labeled as T1021A 1 0942 AC0P876.
Interestingly enough, this is similar to the digitizer found in <a href="http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft-Kin-Two-Teardown/2902/#s14122">Microsoft's Kin Two</a>.
Interestingly enough, this is similar to the digitizer found in [link|http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Microsoft-Kin-Two-Teardown/2902/#s14122|Microsoft's Kin Two].
A Samsung LMS255GF02 takes care of the Mini E10i's display needs.
A Samsung LMS255GF02 takes care of the Mini E10i's display needs.
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And just like that, the dark deed has been done.
And just like that, the dark deed has been done.
Thanks, Sony, for keeping it simple.
Thanks, Sony, for keeping it simple.
For more information on this little guy, check out EDN's <a href="http://www.edn.com/blog/Brian_s_Brain/39324-I_ve_Got_The_Touch_Do_You_A_Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_X10_Mini_Preview.php" rel="nofollow">Xperia X10 Mini Preview</a>.
For more information on this little guy, check out EDN's [link|http://www.edn.com/blog/Brian_s_Brain/39324-I_ve_Got_The_Touch_Do_You_A_Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_X10_Mini_Preview.php|Xperia X10 Mini Preview].
Keep an eye on our <a href="/Teardown">Teardown</a> page for the arrival of the highly anticipated iPhone 4.
Keep an eye on our [link|/Teardown|Teardown] page for the arrival of the highly anticipated iPhone 4.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.