The master disassemblers at iFixit
have applied their expertise at turning gadgets into piles of raw
components to the Samsung Galaxy Alpha. And while not chock full of
surprises, the lack of an official waterproof IP67 rating—like the
Galaxy S5 boasts—didn't stop Samsung from being generous with the glue,
which makes repairing the Galaxy Alpha a bit more challenging.
The
easily removable 1860 mAh 7.17 Wh battery also can't quite compare to
the hefty power source hidden away inside the Galaxy S5, but it's
comparable to the iPhone 6's 1810 mAh battery, which seems to be the
Galaxy Alpha's direct competitor.
But
to service components like the home button, which is what's most prone
to failure on smartphones, requires a lot of patience to remove the
glued screen display and motherboard first. On a scale of one to ten
iFixit has rated the Samsung Galaxy Alpha a disappointing five, so don't
forget your heat gun if you're attempting to dive into out-of-warranty
repairs yourself.
[iFixit]
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