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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

By Bill Detwiler August 30, 2012, 4:23 AM PDT on Twitter billdetwiler

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Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 teardown

ntAfter 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.

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

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ntPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
ntCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Hardware specifications and pricing

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Hardware specifications and pricing

ntOur 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 (1280×800). It was a Wi-Fi-only model ($549) , but an HSPA+ global version is also available.

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ntPhoto by: Bill Detwiler / TechRepublic
ntCaption by: Bill Detwiler

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Box contents

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Box contents

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Dimensions and weight

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Dimensions and weight

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Back

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Back

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Bottom

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Bottom

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Top

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Top

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: S Pen stylus

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: S Pen stylus

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Display

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Display

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the upper trim

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the upper trim

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover screws

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover screws

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Popping loose the back cover

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Popping loose the back cover

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the back cover

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Internal hardware

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Internal hardware

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Disconnecting the battery

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Disconnecting the battery

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery screws

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery screws

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the battery

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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 screw

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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 screw (HSPA+ models only)

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the motherboard

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the motherboard

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the right speaker

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the right speaker

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Back

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Back

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Front

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Right speaker - Front

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the left speaker

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the left speaker

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Back

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Back

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Front

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Left speaker - Front

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector screws

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector screws

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Removing the docking connector

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Docking connector and microphone

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Docking connector and microphone

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: LED flash

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: LED flash

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Top

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Top

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Bottom

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Motherboard - Bottom

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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: 1.4GHz Samsung Exynos 4 Quad processor with integrated graphics (4412) and 2GB Samsung K3PE0E000M-XGC1 RAM

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Wacom W8008 1227KU203

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Wacom W8008 1227KU203

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: KM2629003

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: KM2629003

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 34LM85AM 1225

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 34LM85AM 1225

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: F0514A 430 1223KP409

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: F0514A 430 1223KP409

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Maxim Power MAX77686 regulator

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Maxim Power MAX77686 regulator

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 17042 26A3X

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: 17042 26A3X

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Miscellaneous chips

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Miscellaneous chips

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

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

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

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Broadcom wireless chip

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Broadcom wireless chip

Cracking Open the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Completely disassembled

Cracking Open Galaxy Note 10.1: Completely disassembled

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