Google has been working vigorously to improve its overall product durability and make it easier to do repairs by constantly improving the design. This is especially seen with the new Pixel 9 series and the upgrades it brought forth. Recently, a teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL reveals the changes implemented in the model to make the overall fixing process seamless. It takes us through varied steps of dealing with issues with the phone and how it is no longer a hassle.
Pixel 9 Pro teardown highlights the design changes that make it easy to sustain and do repairs
Earlier, Google Pixel devices did not have designs that supported repairs and made the process easy to carry out. However, that has been changed with the new Pixel 9 lineup, and a recent teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL shared the improvements made in the series to help with durability and fixing issues with the hardware.
iFixit's teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL tested Google's claim on the sustainability of its Pixel 9 phones and showed how repairable these phones truly are. Previously, with the Pixel 6 Pro and onward, you had to remove the screen to see what the issue was. However, the Pixel 9 Pro XL has changed, as it features a dual-entry design, where you can access both the front and the back, as they can be removed independently.
If the battery needs to be changed on the Pixel 9 Pro, all you have to do is remove the rear glass panel, and you can access and make the required changes from there. iFixit described the component as fragile and the difficulty to remove it without causing any damage but this would not be a problem if the screen is already damaged. Removing the top glass is, however, not troublesome.
Every year, users complain about having issues when removing the battery with the 'sliding saw style pull tab' that is essentially there to make pulling the tab easier, but ironically, that is not the case. The issue did not improve with the Pixel 9 Pro XL and still continues to exist. One of the key changes is the addition of the mid-plate in the dual entry design, which helps not only separate the structural elements but also secures the screen better by attaching it to the central piece.
Other internal components are said to be placed on the opposite side of the middle plate, aiding in the layout and helping with repair and cooling down. The USB-C port comes with a dedicated daughterboard, which is a massive improvement given how a separate board would make it easier to replace the port in case it stops working. The vibration motor, on the other hand, is above the port now.
Google has made significant design changes to help with durability, limit damage, and make repairs easier. With the claim being put to the test, we were able to see the upgrades made with the Pixel 9 Pro series.
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