iFixit's Verizon iPhone Teardown

After nearly 4 years of rumors, the Verizon iPhone has arrived, and we didn't waste any time tearing it down. This video highlights a couple of surprises (Qualcomm's MDM6600 chip, for example), and some unfortunate familiarities (those pesky Pentalobe screws).

For complete technical details and high resolution photos check out the teardown at: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone-4-Verizon-Teardown/4693/1

You can find the iPhone 4 Liberation Kit here: http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-4-Liberation-Kit/IF182-019

and the professional quality Pentalobe driver is available here: http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/iPhone-4-5-Point-Pentalobe-Screwdriver/IF145-096

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[gymcandy156]

can you install the sim card for GSM on the cdma iphone 4?

[iFixitYourself]

@gymcandy156 Unfortunately, no, you can't.

[glitterland18]

i love ur nail ploish color were did u get it but the video was helpful thnx

[iFixitYourself]

@glitterland18 It's Essie and it's called "Lilacism." I think I got it at Target, but it's available on Amazon, too.

[TheHayawi]

love the nail polish

[iFixitYourself]

@TheHayawi Thanks! --mj

[vicorly]

She got excited talking about the vibrator.

[apple4education]

Shes so hot :-)

[awesome2205]

@iFixitYourself but can i use a CDMA CHIIP from say a Droid 2 and OUT IN INSIDE OF A VERIZON IPHONE 4

[LiveStrongandFail]

rule number 1 = REMEMBER WHERE EVERYTHING GOES BACK!

[pumba8055]

will you marry me ?

[jperl99]

That's a cool graphic on her shirt.

[outsidelookingin2]

YuM J come tear my phone down we'll trash it together so there be time for dinner and a movie please