Since it launched over a week ago, the OnePlus 3 has been a favorite topic of ours. Not because it’s a really great phone but we were a bit disappointed that it’s not as we expected when it already has 6GB RAM. When compared to the Galaxy S7 edge, the Samsung phone is still faster even with only 4GB RAM. Good thing OnePlus was quick to explain its display and RAM management and has just released a special OTA build for review units.
As soon as he got his review unit, Zack of JerryRigEverything immediately did a scratch, burn, and bend test of the smartphone. The OnePlus 3 survived the durability test and then the YouTuber made a follow up by tearing it down. As with any teardown he’s done, this one tells us what’s inside the device and how easy it is to pry open and replace parts when needed.
Watch the teardown below:
Zack removed the SIM card tray first. He removed the two T2 screws at the bottom and tried to pry open on the side, middle part using a plastic tool. He said it’s better to use the plastic because metal to metal doesn’t work much. The screen went out easily and he was able to separate the two panels–front and back. Separating the panels proved what OnePlus said they were solid blocks of aluminum. On top of front panel were contact points on the motherboard area where the signals are located.
The battery was then removed after getting the two extension ribbons out of the way. It was easy to remove the battery with a pull tab on the side which was similar to what the iPhone 4/4S had. JerryRigEverything was surprised to see that battery is black and not red compared to the original OnePlus One and OnePlus 2.
There are seven screws on the charging port that holds the loudspeaker, jack, and USB Type-C.
On the back panel, there is the tamper evidence and water damage indicator. When that part was removed, you will see the cameras that can be easily unclipped like a lego. Zack actually noted many times that most parts can be unclipped that easy. He said the phone has a cool design because the square around the battery inside gives strength to the design. Battery presses against the side of the plastic frame that gives the rigidity it needs.
Reassembling the phone was easy as it was easy to tear down.
VIA: JerryRigEverything
This is so misleading! He DON’T get review unit. He bought it and test it because he think that there is a need for consumers to know everything behind the phone. Saying getting review unit is an insult to him as it let people feel that he destroy stuff because it isn’t his. But when he bought it and destroy it, we need to respect him for doing the to let us know the truth of our smartphones.