Famous platforms have confirmed that Apple’s new iPhone 17e has a high ability to be repaired after a comprehensive disassembly of the device. These positive and promising results came shortly after a similar surprise presented to experts by the MacBook Neo laptop, as the disassembly process revealed an unexpected surprise represented by the compatibility of the back panel of the new phone, which supports MagSafe technology, with the older version, the iPhone 16e, which opens a new door for upgrades.
This amazing discovery indicates that the much-needed MagSafe feature can be added to the iPhone 16e with ease and without much effort. Despite this good news for users, the official cost represents a clear obstacle to this upgrade, as the price of the replacement back panel for both phones is 159 US dollars through the company’s official self-repair store, which leads experts to expect commercial alternatives at reasonable prices from external companies to appear during the coming period.
The disassembly process of this new version is very similar to its predecessor, except for dealing with the new glass back panel. The steps to open the smartphone begin by removing two screws from the bottom, then separating the back panel fixed with clips and adhesive from the metal frame. Once the internal components are reached, the company allows the 4005 mAh battery, the 48-megapixel primary camera, and the 12-megapixel front camera to be replaced with complete flexibility.
Repair experts have openly criticized the difficulty of replacing the USB-C port, which still requires a long time and effort. The process of changing this port requires almost completely disassembling the mobile phone to access it, but on the bright side, the innovative interior design features the ability to open the device from the front to directly replace the damaged display screen, saving technicians and users the trouble of performing unnecessary and time-consuming disassembly steps.
These practical and tangible improvements culminated in the company’s latest budget phones receiving an excellent repairability rating of 7 out of 10 degrees. This high rating reflects the engineers’ success in simplifying many complex maintenance steps, in addition to the high and convenient compatibility of many spare parts between two successive generations, which extends the lifespan of the devices and gives users greater freedom to maintain and upgrade their phones away from previous restrictions.
