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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

By // August 30, 2012, 5:36 AM PST // billdetwiler

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  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown

    After cracking open Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 last year, I criticized the tablet for feeling flimsy and having tamper-resistant screws on the back cover. Thankfully, Samsung addressed both these concerns in the 10-inch Note.

    For a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out my article and video, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown shows rigid, repair-friendly design .

    Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Hardware specifications and pricing

    Our test unit had a 1.4GHz 4 Quad Exynos processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 5MP rear-facing camera, 2MP front-facing camera, and 10.1" WXGA LCD (1280x800). It was a Wi-Fi-only model ($549) , but an HSPA+ global version is also available.

    Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Box contents

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Dimensions and weight

    The Galaxy Note 10.1 measures 10.11 (W) x 6.9" (H) x 0.35" (D) and weighs 1.29 pounds.

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Back

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Bottom

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Top

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: S Pen stylus in the storage slot

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: S Pen stylus

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Display

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the upper trim

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Upper trim hides back cover screws

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover screws

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Popping loose the back cover

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Internal hardware

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Disconnecting the battery

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Disconnecting the display, digitizer, docking connector and S Pen contact ribbon cables

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery screws

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 3.7 volts, 7000 mAh Li-ion battery (SP3676B1A(1S2P))

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the rear-facing camera

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the front-facing camera

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the vibration motor and microSD card slot assembly screw

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the vibration motor and microSD card slot assembly

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the metal cover for the SIM card slot screw (HSPA+ models only)

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the metal cover for the SIM card slot (HSPA+ models only)

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Disconnecting the LED flash ribbon cable

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the motherboard

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Front panel assembly with display and internal frame attached

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the right speaker

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Back

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Front

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the left speaker

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Back

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Front

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector screws

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Docking connector and microphone assembly - Back

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Docking connector and microphone assembly - Front

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Docking connector and microphone

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Front panel, display, and internal frame

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Staking process used to bond the front panel and internal frame

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: LED flash

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard with EMI/RFI shields

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the EMI/RFI shield screws

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the EMI/RFI shields

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Top

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Bottom

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos 4 Quad processor with integrated graphics (4412) and 2GB Samsung K3PE0E000M-XGC1 RAM

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 32GB Samsung KLMBG4GE4A-A00x eMMC

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Wacom W8008 1227KU203

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: KM2629003

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 34LM85AM 1225

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: F0514A 430 1223KP409

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Silicon Image Sil9244 MHL Transmitter with HDMI Input (SIMG 9244B0 NC6667C 10L2224)

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Maxim Power MAX77686 regulator

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Atmel mXT1664S touchscreeen controller (MXT1664S-GU 1222A TW D6G6Q.1)

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 17042 26A3X

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Wolfson WM1811 audio CODEC (WM1811AE 25EKKGW)

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Miscellaneous chips

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 330DC 2228 DPABN and ABOV 332AUB 1224

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Broadcom wireless chip

  • Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Completely disassembled

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown

After cracking open Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 last year, I criticized the tablet for feeling flimsy and having tamper-resistant screws on the back cover. Thankfully, Samsung addressed both these concerns in the 10-inch Note.

For a detailed analysis of the teardown, check out my article and video, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown shows rigid, repair-friendly design .

Photo by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Bill Detwiler is Managing Editor of TechRepublic and Tech Pro Research and the host of Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Prior to joining TechRepublic in 2000, Bill was an IT manager, database administrator, and desktop supp...