Google looks to be making its latest Pixel 10 series more repairable, as shown in a recent teardown on YouTube of the Pixel 10 Pro XL.
YouTuber JerryRigEverything (JRE) pointed out in the video before beginning the teardown that Google released a 234-page repair manual for the device for free, alongside a 228-page manual for the base model device.
The teardown began with the removal of the device’s display, which remained functional with the device on. JRE also pointed out that there are no additional screws involved with removing the screen, only a metal latch and a “Lego-style” long black ribbon cable.
JRE also pointed out in the teardown how to remove the battery, which Android Authority notes is “easily removable.” According to JRE’s teardown, removing the back glass reveals the Pixel 10 Pro XL’s battery, alongside a green pull-tab. Removal of the battery is now composed of a few ribbons, the pull tab, and the battery plug, which makes removal as easy as a couple of yanks on the pull tab.
The component that JRE pointed out would be a little difficult to remove is the camera and motherboard, mainly due to a few hidden screws holding the components in place.
JRE summarized the Google Pixel 1o Pro XL as being one of the most repairable phones on the market this year, saying that it might even beat out the Fairphone 6. Overall, he cites the reasoning as being the accessibility of parts, the free manuals, and how easy it is to access and remove commonly-replaced components like the screen and the battery.
Source: JerryRigsEverything via Android Authority
