POCO launched the POCO F4 5G last month, it was dubbed the new ‘flagship killer’. The device became a huge hit and broke all sales records in India. Although the device became critically as well as publicly acclaimed, the latest teardown of the device by renowned tech YouTuber PBKReviews tells a story that’s a bit concerning when it comes to the reparability of the device.
In a PBKReviews teardown video, the reviewer gave the POCO F4 5G a 5.5/10 rating for repairability. According to the reviewer, the device’s design was not properly thought out with regard to repairability. Although it isn’t impossible, replacing a screen does require feeding the flex cable through the midframe before applying glue.
It’s really similar to opening any other phone: heat up the back panel and pry all the way around to break the adhesive. Without any issues, the panel comes off, and by removing the adhesive and reinstalling the camera glass, it looks that the back cover can still function.
The battery and other components can be separated after removing 17 Phillips screws and the top shield that is fitted with antenna lines and graphite for heat conduction. The front-facing camera is bonded in place so removing it could actually damage the front camera itself, but the back camera modules can be simply removed and replaced once the mainboard has been removed. Copper and graphite are installed on the mainboard’s back for thermal conduction.
The 4,500 mAh battery is simple to remove thanks to the big, sturdy battery pull-tabs. Another couple of flex cables that connect the main board to the sub-board are made visible when the battery is removed. The flex cables for the power button, SIM tray, and charge port all need to be taken out.
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