Apple iPhone 5s: autopsy, compared to previous generations and maintainability evaluation
Friday night in Russia brought the first specimens iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. One of the copies 5s got my hands on. But
with the review , I decided to take some time because it requires a
fairly thorough acquaintance, occupying at least two weeks. But iPhone 5s literally burned hands , demanding to write something about yourself . And
we master Alexander Levchenko not stand , disassembled the poor man to
the ground and comparing it to similar components from previous
generations. At the same time we evaluated trends and maintainability .
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The technology disassembly, to the delight of the masters , virtually unchanged. Certain difficulties do arise , but at a later stage. The
main thing when removing the screen does not forget about the small
shleyfike that appeared between the updated Home button with sensor
Touch ID terminal and Lightning. In all other respects , as before.
Each iPhone index S - is the work on the bugs. That is, all about the same , but better. This applies not only features , but also the internal device . At first glance , 5s and 5 are very similar. But on closer examination revealed a rather important things.
That seems to change - instead of two pieces of steel to use one . But it looks sleeker , higher rigidity and convenient garbage .
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Left iPhone 5s, right iPhone 5
The screen itself , as before, is supplied complete and crack the glass leads to the replacement of the entire structure. Given that the characteristics of the screen did not change, we can hope for preservation of the former price tag - about $ 200.
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Some design elements are removed now easier than ever before . For example, access to the camera 5s much simpler than to its predecessor in the "five" . Interface connectors are also located a little more at ease , it is more convenient in the assembly and repair.
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iPhone 5s right
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iPhone 5s bottom
The camera module , despite the increased size of the sensor was quite compact .
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And against the background of his predecessors, he looks far from giant
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From left to right main camera iPhone 5s, iPhone 5 , iPhone 4s, iPhone 3GS
The quality of images is not yet compared it takes time .
Pay attention to the cables . They also periodically fail , especially when our temperature drops .
The upper loop , with almost identical functionality is noticeably wider. Again, it is more convenient in the assembly , the operational reliability .
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Left iPhone 5s, right iPhone 5 .
Lower loop in which the connector and Lightning, became noticeably
more difficult because now it serves and the sensor in the Touch ID
button Home.
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Left iPhone 5s, right iPhone 5 .
Replace it by parts can not only assembly. Earlier replacement cost about 2500 rubles. How much will it cost now - do not know yet . However , most likely , the cost increases by at least 50 %. And because the item is more expensive and more work .
And here is the updated Home
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Previously, it was changed for 2200 rubles. The new price tag is hard to even imagine . The most optimistic estimations - from 5000 .
Repair motherboard of the iPhone has long taken only very pumped wizard. It seems that in the case of 5s will refuse and they really hurt all tightly arranged . And change it comparable in price with the new device. However , something really bad it usually happens only after bathing in earthenware vessels and the sea.
During disassembly we have a unique opportunity to compare motherboards all generations iPhone. Here they are beauties . Moore's Law in one picture.
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Left to right : 5s, 5 , 4s, 4 , 3gs, 3g. At the top of the board first iPhone.
Unpleasant surprise waiting for us when trying to replace the battery. It
is very hard glued to the bottom cover , and at home it is almost
impossible to remove , need to warm hairdryer and accurate "
otkovyrivanie ." The very fact of battery replacement after that can not be hidden , no matter how hard you try. It is also visible on the cover and the battery.
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The battery itself is a little more comprehensive, that is good . Of course, to the flagship Sony and LG her far away, but , perhaps, more energy-efficient processor Apple A7 enough for this . Price
of the battery itself will remain the same , but given the increased
complexity of works for the replacement may take longer . For battery replacement in the "five" took in 2000 , and now , I think, raise the price tag to three.
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Left iPhone 5 , iPhone 5s right
Has grown considerably in size antenna Wi-Fi. Like in the previous version of the iPhone normally fished network. But now it seems to be quite good. You can check this in the field, before this has not yet reached .
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Top iPhone 5s, the bottom of the iPhone 5
Buzzer at 5s ( pictured left) has become a little less, and at the same time decreased and the body . Sound of quieter and did not become worse . Price , presumably, not much will change ( in the "five" it changed for 3000 rubles).
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But the voice speaker 5s we honestly surprised .
Externally , it is not very different from its predecessor , only bigger (pictured left ) .
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But he did not back the two pins as the absolute majority of peers in the devices of any brand , but four ! Why so many - is unclear. Like any added functionality does not have. Well , given the uniqueness probably jump at replacement price tag - from the current two to three thousand or so .
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In general, the work continues to inspire Apple engineers strongest respect. People are constantly improving the design , care for its convenience and reliability. Do not forget about the appearance of the e-filling , as bequeathed a great Jobs. None of business colleagues to such rigor and reasonableness until he came . Well,
that fix the unit becomes increasingly difficult ... In countries such
creative not like Russia, died iPhone or change under warranty ( free or
extended ) , or sent to a large service center with special equipment .
We are also there, and they did not seem to scare 5s . A clever guys in a stall "Repair of watches, cell phones and key making ," of course , will not be easy ...
Advance ripening answer many question the machine safely gathered back , he's fine . Preparing for this review.
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I even took a little video in the process of unpacking , but that's not for everybody :)
Price tags on the device now " encouraging ." For 5s in black or silver ask 50-55 thousand, gold with the same memory - already 95 . Well, on the rise. But that does not stop many . Good to be a wealthy man !
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