Amazon recently launched their new Kindle Voyage reader, and now the guys from iFixit have decided to take one apart to see what is inside the latest Kindle.
The Kindle Voyage comes with a 6 inch display and also features 4GB of built in storage. The device is thinner than previous versions, measuring just 7.6mm thick, making it one of the sleekest e-readers on the market.
Design and Features
The Kindle Voyage is a dream come true for the avid Kindle user. It boasts a high-resolution display with 300 pixels per inch, which makes text appear crisp and clear, almost like reading from real paper. The adaptive front light automatically adjusts the brightness based on your environment, providing a comfortable reading experience whether you’re in a dimly lit room or outside in the sunlight. The device also features PagePress sensors, which allow you to turn pages without lifting a finger—simply apply a bit of pressure on the bezel, and the page turns.
But you know us—we are more interested in the construction and repairability of the Voyage, than the (admittedly cool) new features.
Repairability Insights
So how easy is the new Kindle Voyage to repair? According to the iFixit guys, the Kindle Voyage managed to score 7 out of 10 on their repair index. This score is quite respectable, especially for a modern electronic device where repairability often takes a back seat to sleek design and advanced features.
1 on the index is difficult to repair and 10 on the index is easy to repair. The device could have scored higher but a couple of things let it down. For instance, the battery on the device is fairly easy to get to, although according to iFixit it has stronger adhesive than it needs. This makes the battery replacement process more cumbersome than it should be. Additionally, the display could possibly crack during disassembly, which is a significant concern given that the screen is one of the most expensive components to replace.
The iFixit teardown also revealed some interesting insights into the internal construction of the Kindle Voyage. The device uses a combination of screws and clips to hold the components together, which is generally a good thing for repairability. However, the use of strong adhesives in certain areas, like the battery, complicates the repair process. The teardown also highlighted the modular nature of some components, such as the front light and the PagePress sensors, which can be replaced independently of the main board.
In conclusion, while the Kindle Voyage is not the easiest device to repair, it is certainly not the hardest either. Its score of 7 out of 10 on the iFixit repair index suggests that with the right tools and a bit of patience, most users should be able to perform basic repairs like battery replacement. However, more complex repairs, such as screen replacement, might be best left to professionals.
For those interested in the nitty-gritty details of the teardown, you can find out full details over at iFixit at the link below.
Source iFixit
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