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crwdns2933797:0Josh Perrycrwdnd2933797:0Yan 25, 2011crwdne2933797:0

	[* black] After disconnecting the volume button ribbon cable and removing two screws, the top portion of the upper case lifts off.
	[* black] This case component houses the power button, LED diffuser, camera port, and speaker grills.
	[* black] The two-piece rear case design is a unique choice by Motorola, and makes accessibility and replacement of the inner components much more feasible.
-	[* black] While the larger lower portion is made of aluminum, the upper part is made of plastic.
+	[* black] While the larger lower portion is made of aluminum, the upper part is made of plastic. Just like the 3G iPad, this plastic area is needed by the wireless antennas. Unlike the iPad though, since the whole back of the Xoom has a soft-touch coat, the plastic section is nearly indistinguishable from the aluminum.