Cracking Open the Apple iPad
by Bill Detwiler | April 7, 2010, 8:40am PDT | Image 14 of 27
Apple iPad metal case components
Within the Apple iPad's metal shell, are the main logic board (mostly covered by a metal EMI shield), the batteries, Wi-Fi and Bluetooh card, antennas, headphone jack, microphone, speakers, On/Off button, volume up/down button, and screen rotation lock switch. On 3G model (to be released in late April), you'll undoubtedly find additional cellular components.
Photo by iFixit, used by permission
Photo by iFixit, used by permission
Apple iPad metal case components - Image 14 of 27
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About Bill Detwiler
Bill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries.
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