A movie that disassembles the iPhone 17 Pro into pieces is released, how are the cameras and vapor chambers packed?
iPhone 17 Pro Teardown: Will Major Upgrades Make It Harder to Repair? - YouTube
You can get a good idea of what the iPhone 17 Pro looks like by looking at the article below.
'iPhone 17 Pro' quick photo review, adopting an aluminum body and completely changing the appearance - GIGAZINE
To disassemble, first remove the screws on the bottom.
The display is attached with adhesive, so we heat it up to melt the adhesive and then use special equipment to disassemble it.
When you open the display part, it looks like this: The display is connected by a cable, so you can remove the display by disconnecting the cable.
Below is the back of the removed display. The black sheet is a graphene pad for heat dissipation.
Both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro are 6.3 inches in size and don't look much different from the front.
Comparing the back of the display, the iPhone 17 Pro has a larger front camera area, and the flex cable connecting the display and the circuit board, shown in green in the image below, is also wider on the iPhone 17 Pro.
We then removed the screws to check the internal structure. According to REWA Technology, the iPhone 17 Pro has more parts attached with screws than glue compared to the previous model, making it easier to disassemble and repair.
When I flipped the plate over, I found the battery attached.
The internal components are more compactly arranged than previous models, which may improve drop protection.
Below is a comparison of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro with the rear camera removed. The iPhone 17 Pro has a significantly larger camera sensor area.
The following image shows the front camera comparison between the iPhone 17 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro. The camera sensor area has been enlarged, and the optical components for facial recognition, the 'infrared illuminator' and 'infrared dot projector,' have been swapped. REWA Technology concluded that replacing the iPhone 17 Pro's front camera with another iPhone 17 Pro's front camera resulted in a software diagnostic without issue, suggesting that the device could be repaired by simply swapping parts.
The internal structure was further disassembled and the motherboard was removed. Below, the iPhone 17 Pro motherboard is on the left, and the iPhone 16 Pro motherboard is on the right. The iPhone 17 Pro has a more compact layout of motherboard components and sockets. However, the placement of the cable holders may make them more susceptible to damage from high temperatures.
At the bottom are the SIM slot, speaker, and the 'Taptic Engine' that vibrates when you press a button or receive a notification. Each can be removed by removing the screws or cables.
To remove the back, we heat it up to soften the adhesive and then use special equipment to separate it.
The iPhone 17 Pro uses a hot-forged aluminum unibody, with the seamless connection between the outer periphery and the back made of aluminum, and the lighter-colored areas of the back made of Ceramic Shield, a proprietary, highly crack-resistant glass. Below is a view of the Ceramic Shield removed. This is where the wireless charging coil is located.
The frame has changed from glass to aluminum alloy.
The aluminum used in the casing of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max is said to be easily scratched, and there have been reports of scratches on the display models and scratches already present when the models were purchased and opened.
When REWA Technology tested the frame, it left noticeable scratches when scraped with tweezers or a screwdriver, but only minor scratches when scratched with a key. It's unlikely to get scratched with everyday use, but if it comes into contact with other objects in your bag or is dropped on a hard surface, noticeable scratches may remain.
The battery can be removed by removing the separator on the back, which is secured with adhesive and screws. Below, the battery cooling system is on the left and the battery on the right. The iPhone 17 Pro uses a new cooling system centered around
Below is a comparison of the battery capacity of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 17 Pro has a larger capacity.
Finally, REWA Technology evaluated the iPhone 17 Pro's repairability by component. While the screen, battery, and front camera are relatively easy to repair, the rear camera has a short cable that may be easily damaged during disassembly. Additionally, the motherboard and charging port are more difficult to disassemble safely, increasing the repair difficulty.
The 256GB model of the iPhone 17 Pro is priced at 179,800 yen (including tax), and the 256GB model of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced at 194,800 yen (including tax). It is also available on Amazon.co.jp, but both are out of stock at the time of writing.
Amazon.co.jp: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB): 6.3-inch display with ProMotion up to 120Hz, A19 Pro chip, dramatically improved battery life, Pro Fusion camera system with center-frame front camera; Cosmic Orange: Electronics & Cameras
