iFixit posted iPod touch Disassembly Guide

iFixit's disassembly of the iPod touch examines Apple's hardware design in detail, reveals their choice in component manufacturers, and clearly shows their elegant industrial design.

Some information from iFixit's disassembly revealed:

  • Apple made the display more easily removable than the iPhone, and
    attached it with Phillips screws instead of strong adhesive. This will
    significantly enhance the maintainability of the iPod Touch by
    reducing the cost of LCD repairs.
  • The new iPod's battery is 81% of the volume of the iPhone.
  • The iPod Touch has a Wolfson audio chip.
  • The multi-touch display uses glass, just like the iPhone.

iFixit plans to sell parts for the iPod touch, just as they sell parts
for iPods, iPhones, and Apple portables. This first look at Apple's
new iPod continues their commitment to enable anyone to disassemble and
repair their mobile devices. [Bill Fox]

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