iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10

The Apple Watch Series 10 comes with a new design. While it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10’s design is noticeably thinner and features larger displays. And for those curious about what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10, iFixit has now shared its traditional teardown video of the new watch.

Apple Watch Series 10 teardown video

The Apple Watch is an incredible product both on the outside and inside. It’s remarkable to see so much technology in a small package. However, this design makes it difficult to disassemble and repair the Apple Watch. As iFixit shows, accessing the internal components still requires heating the display to remove it.

The components are so well matched that the gap between glass and metal is just 0.176 millimeters – which certainly helps improve the watch’s water resistance. In addition, the antennas of the Cellular models are now precisely integrated into the housing structure.

After removing the display, the first components you see are the Taptic Engine and the 1,266Wh battery (that’s the 46mm version, worth noting), which has roughly the same capacity as previous generations. Unlike the iPhone, the Apple Watch’s internal battery is attached with a simple adhesive that can be easily removed.

To access other components, many small connectors and tiny screws must be removed. Interestingly, iFixit also took a closer look at the Apple Watch’s OLED display. Although Apple claims that the Series 10 features a new panel that can be viewed from more angles, the structure appears to be largely the same as before.

The Apple Watch sensors are located underneath all other components, so replacing them is still quite difficult. Although iFixit praises the Series 10’s new, sleeker design, the repair company gave it a score of 3 out of 10 in its repairability ranking.

You can watch the full teardown video below:

More about the new Apple Watch

In addition to the new design, the Apple Watch Series 10 also has louder speakers and is available in new materials and finishes. Faster charging is also supported compared to Series 9. Pricing for the Series 10 starts at $399 for the 42mm version.