Introduction
Create teardowns for fun! For more information about writing teardown guides, check out our how to take awesome photos guide and the Teardown FAQ. You can also take a look at our Teardown Guidelines to get ideas on how to write an awesome teardown!
What you need
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To begin, decide what you want to take apart. Some examples of things not to take apart include:
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Your pet poodle.
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Grandpa's pacemaker.
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Any device containing plutonium.
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Optimus Prime.
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Next, make your way to the store to pick up your new device. We prefer eco-friendly leg power, but to each their own.
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Enter the store to find what you are looking for. If necessary, camp outside the store to be the first in line.
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Next, find your device of choice in the store. Try not to tackle the 70 year-old woman who just took the last one off the shelf.
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Don't forget to pay for the product. Contrary to popular belief, Jedi mind tricks do not work on security guards.
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Politely decline the extended warranty.
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Now that you're safely home, unbox your new beauty and bask in its technological superiority. If you watch closely enough, you can witness your device depreciating.
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Don't forget to pretend to read the instruction manual before throwing it away.
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With your new device up and running, its time to actually enjoy your new purchase. Remember: water + electronics = shattered dreams.
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Make sure to keep track of all the appropriate tools.
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Use extreme caution when disassembling the device, unless your intention is to show the destruction of a device. In that case, proceed as planned.
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Most important of all, make sure to have fun!
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It's now time to setup the photo room environment.
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Lighting is essential for good photographs. Set up lamps and focus the light near your work area.
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With all the proper equipment set up, you can now move on to the actual disassembly of the device.
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During disassembly, document all your steps with notes and pictures to share your knowledge with the iFixit community.
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You can place a sheet of white paper beneath your workspace for better pictures.
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Now it's time to share your knowledge with the world by indulging in one of the most honored traditions of all time: writing.
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Invoke your imagination and unleash your writing ability upon the iFixit community.
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