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Our friends at iFixit are in the process of tearing down the Nexus 4, Google’s latest and greatest Android phone. If you’re of seeing exposed chips, circuits, guts and innards in all their glory, you’ll want to follow along.
We’ll be updating this post to highlight any of iFixit’s updates as they tear open the Nexus 4 to see if there is anything sneaky or cool or sneaky cool that Google and LG did to the Nexus 4. iFixit noted a few things about the repairability of the Nexus 4, saying:
The battery is stuck to the frame with a lot of adhesive, so removing it without puncturing the battery can be difficult.
The glass is fused to both the display and the display frame. So don’t crack the glass unless you’re good with a heat gun, or you’re fond of replacing the glass, display, and frame together.
Read more about the Nexus 4 teardown at iFixit. [iFixit]
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I guess the total cost of components estimate shouldn’t be too far behind.
If the cost or parts totals a similar amount to the iPhone 5, we can safely assume which company has the better engineers.
You will need to explain that comment.
Self explanatory comment needs no explanation.
Yes but your comment does.
This is where Google needs their own stores like Apple so you can easily go in and get it fixed same day. There is nothing more annoying than having to send your phone back and wait for a replacement. I don’t like Apple products and I don’t like the pretentious aura around the whole genius thing, but at least it is good face to face customer service.
Even the iPhone 5 is better designed than this, it has a left over LTE chip from the Optimus G, it’s benchmarking way lower than the Optimus G and the battery life is lower too. I don’t get why there is a speaker wire in there either, that should be built in, not treated as an after thought so you have to have a wire in the phone.
The phone is so poorly designed, it is a mess.
Not to mention no Micro SD and no 32GB model.
It’s cheap and it works, what more do you want? There are very few people on the planet anal enough to care that there’s a speaker wire inside. Most people will just use it and be happy that it was half the price of comparable devices.
What speaker wire?
There’s a speaker wire there in case you wish to attach a Pioneer head unit and 6×9′s to your new phone.
What is that in English?
Funny update to my Nexus 4 saga….just found out through my bank that Google have pre-authorised the £288.97 from my account so for the next 3 weeks (or until they decide to actually ship it) the money isn’t in my account. Spoke to Google who confirmed that this does happen and although it’s not accessible to me, neither is it in their account (apparently it’s in financial limbo like escrow?) which I think’s a bit bloody cheeky.
Luckily for me £300 isn’t an issue (as long as I get it or the phone eventually) BUT it could be an issue for some so be aware.
When will this madness end?
It being in “limbo” is where your bank makes its money.
Julian, I know I’m not your favourite person at the moment, but believe me when I tell you, the wait will be worth it.
Some small comfort I guess.
You remind me of the guy who trashed a KFC because he was late and they were closing and couldn’t serve him his burger
Wait, that’s NOT how you’re supposed to react?
I should remind you of the guy who walked into KFC when they opened, queued, placed his order, handed over his money, got a receipt and was told twice by staff his order was being cooked and would arrive shortly, then a few hours later (altering the time to fit in with your scenario) being told my order wouldn’t be ready for a day or two, and no, if I want my order eventually I can’t have my money back, it stays in their till but they won’t bank it.
Julian,
I think Google will be taking out a “cease and desist” order against you soon. Some of us didn’t even get past Google Wallet, never mind receive an acknowledgement that our order is due to be shipped within 3 weeks.
Re the credit card; if you have ever checked into a hotel and had your card swiped at reception you’d know that it’s common practice to put a hold on some part of your available credit to cover future spend. Google are far from alone in doing this, and at least they’re not reserving a sum in excess of your spend. It’s prudent on their part and demostrates that they’re intending to ship you a phone. Your phone will be shinier at Christmas than Darrell’s!
On behalf of the “glass half full” department….