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  • Reaching into the almost-empty case, we fish out the slightly modified (compared to last time) sync button—now with two additional solder points for the ends of the wireless charging coil.

  • Finally, the thing we came all this way for: the new wireless charging coil, and a thermal pad to keep it cool under pressure.

  • ... which, despite our best efforts, refuses to come out intact.

  • This updated case seems designed for increased durability, but not repairability. That beefier hinge and water-repellent coating on the board probably makes for fewer failures—hopefully way fewer, because the rest of this thing is still a hot mess to service.

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