Teardown reveals Apple Watch Series 10 could be difficult to repair
Apple Watch Series 10 was launched in India on September 9. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 9 brings major upgrades, especially in the areas of computing power and battery life. However, a new teardown video for Apple’s latest smartwatch range shows that it may be difficult to repair. It also refers to the battery capacity which the Cupertino-based tech giant did not reveal during the launch event. Other internals of the smartwatch, including a larger Taptic engine, have also been revealed. Apple Watch Series 10 was also put to the test to determine its repairability score.
Disassembly of Apple Watch Series 10
According to an iFixit teardown videothe Apple Watch Series 10 46mm variant has a gap of just 0.176mm, which the user must pry open to access the internal components. However, this process requires heat to remove the adhesive that holds the battery in place. When you open the smartwatch, you will see a 327 mAh battery. For comparison, the Apple Watch Series 9 is said to have a 308mAh battery, which translates to a small upgrade over its predecessor.
The teardown also reveals a larger Taptic engine – a part that provides tactile feedback on Apple devices. iFixit says the sensors and back glass, as well as the Apple Watch Series 10 as a whole, are difficult to repair. It has been given a repairability score of 3 out of 10.
Apple Watch Series 10 specifications
Apple Watch Series 10 has a new wide-angle OLED display and rounded corners, making it easier to type messages and passcodes. Apple says this is the largest screen ever in the standard Apple Watch lineup and is even 40 percent brighter. It is also claimed to be the company’s thinnest Apple Watch ever.
The Watch Series 10 is powered by a new S10 chipset with a four-core neural engine. Users can now play music and podcasts directly on their smartwatch via the built-in speaker.
For durability, it is water resistant up to 5ATM (50m). Apple also claims that the Watch Series 10 is the fastest charging smartwatch yet, charging up to 80 percent after just 30 minutes of charging.
