iFixit Press Releases
iPod Touch Internal Photos from iFixit
ATASCADERO, California-- September 14, 2007.
iFixit has disassembled Apple's new iPod Touch and posted internal
photos online. While the iPod touch looks a lot like the iPhone, it
has a surprising number of internal differences. The online
disassembly is available immediately at:
http://www.iFixit.com/Guide/iPod/iPod-Touch/130
The disassembly examines Apple's hardware design in detail, reveals their choice in component manufacturers, clearly shows their elegant industrial design. Some information our disassembly revealed:
- Apple made the display more easily removable, and attached it with Phillips screws instead of strong adhesive. This will significantly enhance the maintainability of the iPod Touch by reducing the cost of LCD repairs.
- The new iPod's battery is 81% of the volume of the iPhone.
- The iPod Touch has a Wolfson audio chip.
- The multi-touch display uses glass, just like the iPhone.
iFixit plans to sell parts for the iPod Touch, just as we sell parts for iPods, iPhones, and Apple portables. This first look at Apple's new iPod continues our commitment to enable anyone to disassemble and repair their mobile devices.
About iFixit
iFixit is the Mac+iPod do-it-yourself company. iFixit launched in 2003 and instantly became the leader in the Mac laptop part industry. iFixit introduced iPod parts in 2006, and added iPhone parts in 2007. iFixit is dedicated to helping people everywhere keep their Macs, iPods, and iPhones running longer. For more information, visit: www.iFixit.com or call 1-866-61-FIXIT.