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Screencap from teardown video displaying the Pixel 10 Pro XL's battery removal. | Image credit — JerryRigEverything
Google might have just made its most repairable phone ever with the Pixel 10 Pro. A recent teardown video from YouTuber JerryRigEverything shows a device that’s surprisingly easy to fix, a welcome change in an industry known for sealed-shut slabs.
What's the deal with the Pixel 10's repairability?
A teardown video of the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL reveals a phone that was designed with repairability in mind. As noted by JerryRig himself, Google has made genuine parts available through iFixit and even released a comprehensive, 234-page repair guide for free. This is a big step towards empowering users to fix their own devices.
The video also highlights just how simple some common repairs could be. The screen removal process is described as "near foolproof," so much so that a skilled technician could potentially swap one out in about two minutes.
For the first time, the battery is also easily removable thanks to a simple green pull-tab system, a far cry from the glued-in batteries we've become accustomed to, and that Google has been so vehemently criticized for.
Key repair-friendly features:
Free, detailed repair guide from Google
Easy-to-remove screen
User-accessible battery with pull-tabs
Genuine replacement parts available from iFixit
Pixel 10 Pro XL at Amazon
The Pixel 10 Pro XL brings improved performance, more AI tricks, and a fantastic camera setup. The handset also packs a superior 6.8-inch OLED display. You can now buy it at Amazon without discounts.
For years, manufacturers have been making phones progressively harder to repair. Apple, for example, has its own Self Service Repair program, but it’s a bit of a mess. While it provides access to genuine parts and manuals, the process is far more convoluted. Users often need to rent a massive, expensive toolkit for even simple repairs, and parts are often tied to a specific device's serial number, complicating things for independent repair shops.
This year, Google’s approach with the Pixel 10 seems more genuinely aimed at the user. By making the process straightforward and the necessary resources easily accessible, they are setting a new standard and is a major win for the right-to-repair movement. This phone is for anyone who's ever looked at a cracked screen and sighed, thinking about the expensive, time-consuming repair process ahead.
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Should more OEMs be making their devices easier for users to repair?
Yes. It’s important to me that I can repair my own devices
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No. I think the repair process should be left to the profess
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Good job, Google!
In my opinion, this is the direction the entire industry should be heading. The few times when I've needed it, I've held off on doing my own phone repairs because the process has always felt intimidating and risky.
However, this new approach that Google seems to be taking feels different. The pull-tab for the battery is such a simple, yet brilliant, idea that it's amazing it's not standard everywhere. It's a practical, sustainable approach that respects the consumer's right to fix their own stuff, and that’s a feature worth having.
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Johanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends. As a recognized thought leader and former member of #TeamPixel, Johanna ensures she stays at the forefront of Google services and products, making her a reliable source for all things Pixel and ChromeOS.
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