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| [* black] Our first target is the Razr's lower rear cover. Behind the fancy folding façade, this is still a smartphone like any other, so we're guessing a hot iOpener is our ticket in. | |
| [* black] Just a little heat does the trick! We're able to wedge an opening pick in there and begin our journey. | |
| - | [* black] We take a moment here to remember a time when all cell phones were made with hard plastic (like this rear cover) and prying them apart involved no potential glass-shattering. We're grateful for the innovations of modern smartphones, but boy, would we love to see more of this. |
| - | [* black] Also, we must admit, [https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/5/21123887/motorala-razr-foldable-gold-color-leaked-handset|we wish it were gold|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* black] Once all the glue is sliced, the cover can wiggle free. But wait! A wild fingerprint sensor cable appears, just waiting to be torn by an eager disassembler. |
| - | [* icon_note] We're lucky we spotted it this time, but this is exactly why we do what we do: without repair documentation, booby traps like these can turn a simple fix into a repair nightmare. |
| + | [* black] We're grateful for the innovations of modern smartphones, but boy, would we love to see the slide-off plastic or metal [guide|14546|access panels|new_window=true] of yesteryear. |
| + | [* black] Once all the glue is sliced, the cover can wiggle free. But wait! Eagle-eyed viewers may spot the fingerprint sensor cable next to the home button, just waiting to be torn by an eager disassembler. |
| + | [* icon_note] Without repair documentation, booby traps like these can turn a simple fix into a repair nightmare. |