OUYA console gets torn down, found to be highly repairable

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="OUYA console gets torn down, found to be highly repairable" data-src-height="371" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/ouya-ifixit.jpg" style="margin: 4px;" /></div>Now that OUYA consoles are shipping out to the masses, the folks at <i>iFixit</i> were able to grab a box and immediately undo all of the precious packaging work accomplished at the factory. In its usual style, the site gently dissected the world's best-known Android game console, commenting on "a very clean and simple layout." Overall, the splaying seemed to happen with little to no fuss, with the fan being the only modular (and moving) component in the entire thing. All told, the OUYA notched a 9 out of 10 on the all-important Repairability Meter, aided by the fact that only standard-head screws were used, and that no abstract glues or other black magic was used while piecing it all together. You'll definitely want to give the source link a look if you're yearning for more eye candy.<br /> </div></div>

OUYA console gets torn down, found to be highly repairable

Now that OUYA consoles are shipping out to the masses, the folks at iFixit were able to grab a box and immediately undo all of the precio...

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Oculus Rift gets torn down by iFixit, adds high repairability to its kudos list

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Oculus Rift gets torn down by iFixit, adds high repairability to its list of kudos" data-src-height="409" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/ifixit-oculus-rift-04-10-13-01.jpg" /></div>The Oculus Rift VR headset has had a wild ride so far after hitting its Kickstarter goal in a single day, raising a whopping <span>$2,437,429</span> and gaining accolades along the way to the release of a development kit last month. iFixit (or one of its very trusting friends) was apparently one of those ponying up the $300 for the developer version, and naturally the first thing they did was put a screw-gun to it. The teardown reveals as tidy-ooking a design on the inside as the exterior, and iFixit said that it couldn't have been easier to do. The only minor hitch was cables held together by tape which would likely need to be replaced in the event of any surgery on the Rift. It's hard to say whether that ease of access will remain with the final production model, but the way that Oculus has gone about its business so far, we wouldn't be surprised. Check the step-by-step process for yourself at the source.<br /> </div></div>

Oculus Rift gets torn down by iFixit, adds high repairability to its kudos list

The Oculus Rift VR headset has had a wild ride so far after hitting its Kickstarter goal in a single day, raising a whopping $2,437,429 a...

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iFixit breaks open an HTC One, literally

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="iFixit breaks open an HTC One, literally" data-src-height="442" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/3-28-2013htconeifixit.jpg" /></div>Considering its sleek, primarily aluminum construction we never thought the HTC One was going be easy to crack open. But, it seems not even iFixit was completely prepared for the challenge of picking one apart. Since there are no screws used in the construction of the body, the fearless hackers needed to turn to a heat gun, a suction cup and a metal spudger to gain access to the internals. Underneath the swaths of aluminum and glass it turns out most of the components are covered in foil-like copper shielding that is quite difficult to deal with. There are a few screws inside, however, like the pair of fasteners that connect the 2,300mAh battery's cable to the motherboard. In the end, iFixit handed the One its namesake on the repairability scale -- meaning this sucker is practically impossible to pull apart and reassemble. To see the complete and careful destruction of HTC's latest flagship hit up the source.<br /> </div></div>

iFixit breaks open an HTC One, literally

Considering its sleek, primarily aluminum construction we never thought the HTC One was going be easy to crack open. But, it seems not eve...

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BlackBerry Z10 gets the iFixit teardown treatment

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="BlackBerry Z10 " data-src-height="444" data-src-width="592" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/z10teardown.jpg" /></div>Screws and a little glue -- that's all that stood between an intact BlackBerry Z10 and the curious hands of those <em>iFixit</em> folks. And the results? Well, it's nothing you didn't know already: a motherboard, some Samsung flash memory, a Snapdragon S4 and camera modules. So, if you're the type that needs a little tech carnage to help seal your purchase decision (and, yes, the Z10 is finally on sale in the US), go ahead and click on the source.<br /> </div></div>

BlackBerry Z10 gets the iFixit teardown treatment

Screws and a little glue -- that's all that stood between an intact BlackBerry Z10 and the curious hands of those iFixit folks. And t...

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Sony ruthlessly guts an Xperia Tablet Z for your viewing pleasure (video)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sony ruthlessly tears apart an Xperia Tablet Z for your viewing pleasure (video)" data-src-height="310" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/xperiazteardown.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">It's not unusual to see products helplessly dismantled by the likes of <i>iFixit</i> and the FCC, but on rare occasions, companies sacrifice their own creations for our twisted enjoyment. This particular teardown is one of those instances, as Sony employed the skills of one "badass engineer" to reduce an Xperia Tablet Z to nothing but parts. There isn't much to learn from the accompanying gadget snuff movie aside from the cold speed at which said badass accomplishes the task -- inside the slate is a bundle of known components held together by a mixture of screws, tape and glue. The clip's narrator specifies the Tablet Z will be available sometime in May, but check out the video below if you'd like to get thoroughly acquainted beforehand. And don't worry about the poor unit's fate. Sony is just as adept at putting things back together.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zczfTnBFqtA?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Sony ruthlessly guts an Xperia Tablet Z for your viewing pleasure (video)

It's not unusual to see products helplessly dismantled by the likes of iFixit and the FCC, but on rare occasions, companies sacrifice t...

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BlackBerry Z10 goes under the knife, reveals innards similar to Galaxy S III LTE Mobile

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><hr dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" /> <div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="BlackBerry Z10 goes under the knife, reveals innards similar to Galaxy S III LTE" data-src-height="390" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/02/blackberry-z10-comm-front.jpg" /></div>BlackBerry Z10 devices have only been out in the wild for roughly a week, but the folks at <em>UBM TechInsights</em> have already forced one of the handset's open to figure out just what parts make it tick. Prying the device apart revealed the expected Snapdragon S4 Plus and three other parts from Qualcomm accompanied by Samsung-made RAM and storage. What stands out most to the dismantlers, however, is that the Z10 packs many of the same components in Samsung's Galaxy family of devices, particularly those of the LTE-toting GS3. It's not the most scrutinizing tear down, but you can hit the bordering source link for the entire parts list and full set of images.<br /> </div></div>

BlackBerry Z10 goes under the knife, reveals innards similar to Galaxy S III LTE Mobile

BlackBerry Z10 devices have only been out in the wild for roughly a week, but the folks at UBM TechInsi...

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