iFixit found that the magnetic magic of the highly functional Smart Cover is all made possible thanks to the 21 two-pole magnets found within. These internal magnets snap to the ten magnets found within the iPad 2 itself, making a total of 31 magnets all clicking together in harmony.

They also discovered that just one of the Smart Cover's many magnets is used to wake/sleep the device, but , other magnetized tools can also do the on/off job.

The folks at iFixit are known for offering solid advice on repairing your various tech goods, but be warned: A sliced Smart Cover has a humorous repairability score of zero.

More information on the 'teardown', including more pictures can be found .

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