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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has not yet gone on sale, and we are already seeing stress tests, and other inspections. And the truth is that it does not surprise us, it usually happens with all high-end devices, and this helps us decide whether or not to buy the device. This way we can know if the device resists scratches, shocks or pressure in the pocket. Or as in this case, if the device is easy to repair, and how it is built on the inside. IFIXIT, experts in dismantling and inspection of devices have opened the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, that's how it is inside. Will it cost to repair?
According to the folks at IFIXIT, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a similar design to its previous versions. It is something that does not surprise us. To open the device, it is necessary to press out the back with a suitable tool, and gradually peel off the edges. Once the back has been removed, you have to be very careful, because the fingerprint reader cable will be in the middle.
To fully see inside the device, you need to remove the nfc and wireless charging chip. As well as the speaker. We see that the battery is now more in the center. If we remove the battery, we can remove the motherboard with the four cameras of the Note 8 (two on the back, one on the front and the iris scanner on the front). The characteristics of the camera comply with those shown by the manufacturer in its device file. In addition, inside everything is in its place, without any strange location. RAM, processor and storage modules are correct.
USB C and 3.5mm Jack easy to remove. The screen, not so much
Although the components we have mentioned above are difficult to remove, some connections that wear out more quickly can be replaced more easily , such as the USB C connector. The same goes for the 3.5 mm jack for headphones.. In addition, the cover for water resistance is very well implemented, Ifixit ensures that it is better than that of Apple devices. The panel of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is already more complicated to remove. It is necessary to apply heat as the adhesive is quite strong.
In short, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a bit tricky to repair. The glass back is very well glued, in addition to the panel. The same thing happens to the battery. The good thing is that the screws are standard and the connections such as the fingerprint reader, 3.5 mm Jack and USB Type C are easy to remove if they are damaged. On the other hand, the components are very well located. Of course, we hope you never have to open your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to repair something.
