Ever really wonder what makes up an iPhone, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab or any other Apple, Microsoft or Sony gadget but can’t really wrap your head around the amount of destruction required to take these pricey tools apart? Then, you are going to love iFixit.
Channeling the inner naughtiness of geeky gadget lovers out there, these guys in iFixit crack open, rip apart, and "teardown" the archipelago that makes up the innards of any device they can get their hands on. Thanks to them, we are able to witness the inner beauty of our beloved gadgets without disassembling our own.
(Image Source: Rapid Repair)
Bear in mind that these are professionals who are turning these devices inside out, so believe me when I say that you should not this at home. Without further ado, feast your eyes on the following 30 infamous tech gadgets that range from smartphones, tablets, game consoles new and old and even the simply delicious iPad 2.
1. Amazon Kindle Fire
Before. (Image Source: iFixit)
After. (Image Source: iFixit)
2. Apple iPhone 4S
Before. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
After. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
3. Apple iPhone 3GS
Before. (Image Source: Apple Store)
After. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
4. Apple iPod Nano (5th Generation)
Before. (Image Source: iFixit)
After. (Image Source: iFixit)
5. Apple Mac Mini
Before. (Image Source: Apple)
After. (Image Source: Schill)
6. Apple iMac 27″
Before. (Image Source: iFixit)
After. (Image Source: iFixit)
7. Apple Macbook Pro
Before. (Image Source: Chipworks)
After. (Image Source: Chipworks)
8. Dell Alienware M11x
Before. (Image Source: Dell)
After. (Image Source: IT168)
9. Apple iPad 2
Before. (Image Source: Apple Store)
After. (Image Source: iSuppli)
10. Samsung Galaxy Tab
Before. (Image Source: Samsung Galaxy Tab)
After. (Image Source: iSuppli)
11. Motorola Xoom
Before. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
After. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
12. RIM Blackberry Playbook
Before. (Image Source: Chipworks)
After. (Image Source: Chipworks)
13. Amazon Kindle
Before. (Image Source: Amazon)
After. (Image Source: hondamarlboromclaren)
14. Barnes and Noble Nook
Before and After. (Image Source: Chipworks)
15. Sony PlayStation 3 Slim
Before. (Image Source: Wikipedia)
After. (Image Source: RapidRepair)
16. Sony PlayStation 3 Fat
Before. (Image Source: iFixit)
After. (Image Source: iFixit)
17. Sony PlayStation Move Motion Controller
Before. (Image Source: TechRepublic)
After. (Image Source: TechRepublic)
18. Microsoft Xbox 360 S
Before. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
After. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
19. Microsoft Xbox Kinect
Before. (Image Source: Kotaku)
After. (Image Source: Kyle McDonald)
20. Nintendo Wii
Before. (Image Source: CNET Reviews)
After. (Image Source: Popular Science)
21. Nintendo 3DS
Before. (Image Source: Nintendo)
After. (Image Source: iSuppli)
22. Sony PSP Go
Before. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
After. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
23. Nokia N9
Before. (Image Source: Nokia)
After. (Image Source: FCC)
24. Samsung Galaxy S II
Before. (Image Source: Samsung Galaxy S II)
After. (Image Source: Samsung Tomorrow)
25. Motorola Droid Bionic
Before. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
After. (Image Source: Tech Republic)
26. HTC ThunderBolt
Before. (Image Source: TechRepublic)
After. (Image Source: TechRepublic)
27. Microsoft Zune HD
Before. (Image Source: Gizmodo)
After. (Image Source: Rapid Repair)
28. Das Computer Keyboard
Before. (Image Source: Das Keyboard)
After. (Image Source: László Monda’s Blog)
29. Nintendo Famicom
Before. (Image Source: iFixit)
After. (Image Source: iFixit)
30. Atari 2600
Before. (Image Source: Wikipedia)
After. (Image Source: kjfloop)
Reflection
It’s really a pleasure to have a personal backstage view of my favorite gadgets, many of which lay beside me as I sleep through my studying years. It’s also really surprising to see what’s beautiful outside can also be so beautiful inside. I hope you enjoyed indulging in your own gadget’s "inner beauty" too.
Which of the gadgets above do you hold? Which is the most beautiful inside out? We hope to hear your opinion on this, so let us know in your comments, thanks!
