iPad 3G Teardown: An Overview

01.05.2010
Apple fans might want to look the other way -- this post contains links to photos that may be disturbing to some readers.

The iPad 3G was released to consumers on Friday, after it was and the self repair site wasted no time dismantling a unit for a "."

The site says the outside of unit is pretty much identical to the of the device. The only differentiating factor is a black plastic RF window at the top back of the unit.

"The 3G iPad is not nearly as barren as the Wi-Fi-only iPad, but it's still not jam-packed," teardown author writes.

Once inside, the obvious differences are the 3G chip, SIM card board, and an antenna that is attached to the display assembly.

What does it all mean?