If the conclusions of iFixit, known for its detailed disassembly of electronic devices, are still pending, the first tearing (literally) of the Pixel 6 has been posted on YouTube by the channel PBKreviews. We discover the limits of Google's new design in terms of access to components and repairability.
A laborious disassembly
First and foremost, PBK evokes an adhesive that is difficult to overcome to separate the screen from the chassis. The latter acts as a 'seal' to prevent water and dust from coming into contact with the components, but makes the first step of disassembly much more difficult.
We learn later that the fingerprint sensor is integral to the screen. Its individual replacement is, therefore, a priori impossible in the event of a breakdown. It is also unclear whether this sensor is preinstalled on replacement screens for the Pixel 6.
Another difficulty, this time in connection with the battery: the latter benefits from small zippers supposed to facilitate its extraction out of the frame… only here, they are too fragile and break easily, explains PBK. If they break, then you will have to pry against the frame to remove the battery, which complicates the repairer's job.
Pixel 6 / iPhone 13 Pro: same fight
The video also shows that the Pixel 6's charging port is soldered to the motherboard, rather than being modular. Changing it is therefore much more difficult and can even lead to the outright replacement of the motherboard - even if the latter is operational. In the event of a failure of the charging port, induction charging remains possible.
Overall, the results remain fair: PBK gives the Pixel 6 a repairability index of 6/10. As a reminder, Apple and its iPhone 13 Pro had for their part received a rating of 5/10 from iFixit ...
That being said, the parts most likely to be replaced on the Pixel 6 aren't as easy to get to as you would like. Clearly, Google has a lot of room for improvement for its next generations of devices in terms of repairability.
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