The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

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The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

The new iPad 3rd-generation Teardown

The guys at iFixit have managed to get their hands on the new iPad to tear it down and reveal its guts, here are the entire specs of the new iPad.

  • Dual-core Apple A5X processor with integrated quad-core graphics
  • 9.7 inch LED backlit in-plane switching LCD with 2048×1536 pixel “Retina Display.” The tested unit is made by Samsung; Sharp and LG may be supplying panels as well.
  • 16, 32 or 64 GB Toshiba NAND flash memory
  • 5 MP HD rear-facing camera
  • 1 GB DRAM comprised of two 4Gb Elpida LP DDR2 parts
  • Broadcom BCM4330 802.11a/b/g/n Baseband/Radio with Integrated Bluetooth 4.0+HS
  • Qualcomm MDM9600 3G and 4G wireless modem
  • Qualcomm RTR8600 multi-band/mode RF transceiver for LTE bands
Using suction cups to lift the panel

Using suction cups to lift the panel

The new iPad battery

The new iPad battery

Getting inside the iPad was a tough job as expected, the front panel was glued to the frame. But using a heat gun and some heavy duty suction cups did the trick.