Apple’s Latest Smartwatch: Hard-to-Repair Engineering Marvel

Apple recently introduced the latest in its lone line of smart watches, the Series 10. Teardown site iFixit got a hold of the latest model and carefully disassembled it, running down its many features.

The reviewer was impressed with the improvements Apple has made in its latest smartwatch, such as its high-contrast OLED display, ultra-thin profile, and moisture-resistant lens. But, noting the watch’s tight tolerances, taking the watch apart continues to be no piece of cake. As has always been the case, the reviewer has to secure the watch in a small vise, apply heat, and carefully pry open and unscrew the watch’s various assemblies. There’s quite a bit of disassembly needed for an intricate device.

The reviewer gave the Watch Series 10 a low 3 out of 10 for repairability. You can view the video here.