Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro 5G Teardown Disassembly Repair Video Review

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10 Feb 202409:27

Summary

TLDRThis phone repair video demonstrates the process of disassembling a Poco X6 Pro step-by-step. It begins by removing exterior components like the SIM tray, back plate, screws and cables to access internal parts. Key components pointed out include the battery, cameras, speakers, vibration motor and charging port. Their locations and methods for replacing faulty parts are explained. Reassembly steps are provided as well. The phone's modular design allows for repairs, earning it a high repairability score.

Takeaways

😀 The video demonstrates taking apart and reassembling the Poco X6 Pro smartphone
👉 Needs to remove SIM tray, apply heat to back plate to remove it
🔧 17 Philips screws need to be removed to access insides
📸 Can see various flex cables for antennas, camera flash, NFC
🔋 Battery cables and other connectors need to be disconnected
🌡️ Copper tape and thermal paste used for heat transfer
🧠 Mainboard houses various camera modules and processors
⚙️ Subboard contains microphone, charging port, SIM reader etc.
🖥️ Screen cable connects mainboard to mid-frame opening
🏆 Phone awarded 7/10 repairability score

Q & A

What needs to be removed before starting to take apart the phone?
-The SIM tray needs to be removed first.
What needs to be applied to the back plate before prying it off?
-Heat needs to be applied using a hair dryer or heat gun to loosen up the adhesive underneath.
How many screws need to be removed from the phone?
-There are 17 phillips screws which need to be removed.
What components help transfer heat inside the phone?
-Graphite film, copper tape, thermal paste and thermal pads help transfer heat.
How can the camera connectors be disconnected?
-The camera connectors can be disconnected by just popping them off.
How is the battery removed?
-A pull tab pouch is provided to pry the battery off after disconnecting cables.
What steps are needed to replace the screen?
-Remove back plate, screws, top plastic cover, disconnect batteries, pry battery off, disconnect screen cable, heat phone to loosen adhesive, pry off old screen, install new screen, reassemble phone.
What kind of vibrator motor is used?
-An x-axis linear vibrator motor is used.
How can the fingerprint scanner be replaced?
-Apply heat to loosen adhesive and gently pry it off.
What repairability score is given?
-A repairability score of 7 out of 10 is given.