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[* black] These modular SIM card readers are excellent for repair, if a little oddly placed—the SIM tray, logic board, and battery have all flipped sides from previous models. |
[* icon_note] Why the switcheroo? The smoking gun is |
[* icon_note] Why the switcheroo? The smoking gun is |
[* black] The speakers in both models are held in place with Phillips screws for a change, and they're a walk in the park to remove. |
[* black] As we remove the speakers, we notice something different: instead of sticky adhesive, we find bright orange rubber gaskets sitting behind the speaker grilles—somewhat like we're used to seeing in Samsung phones. |
[* icon_note] This makes for a ''much'' easier speaker removal and replacement procedure than in years past, which required reworking messy adhesive. Since the speaker has to be removed for battery replacement, this is a thoughtful design and a win, repair-wise. |