Asus Zenfone 9 Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Asus Zenfone 9 Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review.
Repairability SCORE: 4.5/10 (breakdown of score @6:59 in the video)
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This is the most interesting phone of the year as far as I'm concerned. It might be the last 5.9 inch flagship we ever see. With a headphone jack and a charger no less. People complain about the updates and fair enough but I would rather have a headphone jack and a charger than get Android 15 in 3 years.
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I consider updates a non-issue. Sooner or later you will end up looking at a custom Rom anyway to stay ahead of the "this OS is too old to run this app".
Is how i've managed to keep my 8y old HTC M9 still kicking.
This is 2022. You can get chargers from literally anywhere and everywhere for pretty much nothing. Getting a charger with the phone is a complete waste in the majority of cases. The practice is absolutely terrible for the environment and it's good that the producers have mostly stopped doing it.
@@CassidyOG new phones should ideally use new gallium nitride chargers that are more expensive and a lot more powerful. Like 40$ for 65W. You have your old 10-20W charger from your last phone that is totally inadequate to charge your new phone. But at least the company saves 40$ And you ship a new charger from Amazon so you get 2 packets instead of 1, which is twice as bad for the environemnt.
@@CassidyOG then they should make the phone cheaper since it has no charger. If I'm paying full price for a phone I want the charger.
It's nice to see the USB C port being modular on such a compact phone. A lot of similar flagships have integrated them into the board to make them harder to replace.
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Yeah my 2017 samsung need to replace the screen... Just for charging port😢
This means that you could technically replace it with a usb type c 3.0 module
It really was easy to replace. Took about 30 minutes total.
Thanks for the teardown. I can't stand the idea of buying a phone without knowing how difficult it would be to inevitably replace the battery.
I like how they mostly just upgraded the Zenfone 8, even keeping internal layout pretty much identical.
You're welcome :)
Ohh Yesterday I imagined the desasembly of the Zenfone 9 in your channel to see that gimbal stabilizer, and here we go the imagination comes true SO THANK YOU 😄😄 you are genius
Haha, Thanks and you're welcome. :)
4.5 repairability I think is underrated, given the modularity of the components.
Given the amount of glue i think it's a pretty spot on rating though by coincidence.
You can make so many mistakes on that thing and you have to get new adhesive every time.
Love the phone but it's not that easy to repair imo. At least they don't actively try to stop you.
Fairly modular for how compact it is considering it's powerful processor and battery size.
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It's made by a Pc maker. They emphasize on modularity
This is the most impressive phone of the year by far.
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compact, but easy to repair, pretty impressive
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I am currently using this phone right now. It is quite good luv it. The size and performance is perfect
How is the battery life on it?
@@panvoirbeats it is really good. I get more than a full day
@@panvoirbeats watch MKBHD's review, he gives you a good idea.
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Good, detailed and well presented tear down video. Thank you. It looks very hard to replace the battery. But yeah hope that all phone makers are using long lasting carbon/garphene based materials on their batteries. My hardly used galaxy s9 plus is now 4 years old and I'm still using the same battery- it made a lot of 4K60fps video thousands of pictures and was charged sometimes three times a day while in use for satellite navigation in my truck 🚚 AND IT STILL WORKS 👍🏻 Zenfone 9 16GB/256GB might be my next choice due to its compact size, comparative to iphone13 camera(Asus might give us more updates to the camera in future 🤞) IT'S JUST DAMN GOOD PHONE 🤳
Thanks! :)
I love a plastic backed phone 😍😍 I have gotten so tired of glass sandwiches
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I absolutely agree.
Clean design inside.
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Love that Asus still puts so much effort into making a phone u can actually service urself
The most fascinating scene is how you reassembled and powered on the phone in one shot.
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This video was really helpfull. I dropped my phone last night and it stopped reading the sim card. I opened the back up and found that the flat cable to the sim card reader was unplugged. It was an easy fix thanks to this video.
Same problem. Trying to figure out how to get the back of the phone off. Any tips?
Man you are good detailed and quick. Love it! subbed you brother!!! Will see what others you have such as Tablets too.
I'm currently repairing my Zenfone 9. I tried to transfer the usb port like shown in the video. BE REALLY CAREFULL, the stupid cable will tear off if you handle it like shown in the video. Lift it up instead and carefully pry with a little tool.
Replacement part will arive on July 9. I will post then. Also the headphone port broke. I cannot find a replacement online, but i'm wireless now so it won't be a problem.
Thanks for the guide tho, it's the only one on the internet.😊
Does the zenfone 8 and 9 battery have the same connector type sir?
Great work sir really appreciate your dedication
Thanks!
what an amazing phone
Great work man, it looks easy to fix except the screen replacement.
Where can I buy this phone?
Thanks! people have it listed on ebay and other sites if you want to get it before it is released in the US and other countries eventually.
Is it the best small design in last 3 years? I just wish for redmi 3S with modern processor and clean Android. I really don't need more...
Eh, probably xperia 5 II has better design.
Thanks for making these videos, I love em! :D
You're welcome, thanks for watching.
This phone is made will!!! Great video as always.. 😊
awesome as always
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great vid. all the best
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thank you for making this, this is going to make my decision more easy , great video!
Thank you, and you're welcome.
Did you buy it. If you did was it worth it?
Headphone jack in a flagship phone. Oh my eyes!
lol
Great video , great presentation
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This is a well-design phone. For example, the battery protection circuit(another heating part of the phone) is facing downward. a Headphone Jack? take that Apple.
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Thank you I'm really waiting for it
You're welcome 😊
Is it okay to replace the thermal compound with high-viscosity thermal paste or do I have to use thermal putty instead? Also how can I remove the ones from @2:26? They're both inside this "metal shield thing". Thank you!
@PBKreviews do I have to take off the things you disassemble first before i can replace the battery? What back cover adhesive can I also use?
Light sensor was the most tricky to remove. I moved all parts to an intact frame and a new screen. So I tore it down even more than in the video
I wonder, why another brand no longer make a compact phone like this with a mid range/low end soc
Most people go for the flagships and not as much for the compact mid to low range phones so probably the reason for it. I'm sure if more people were buying the mid to low end devices over the flagship larger ones, then they would have more focus on those.
Nice as always
Thanks again!
Followed this guide, unfortunately I snapped my usb flex cable, darn usb didn't wanna come out, its still stuck in the frame😅 I just ordered a new flex cable.
Great guide though! Couldn't have repaired my device without it!
Sorry to hear that. :) glad it was somewhat helpful.
It is interestning seeing how the battery is advertized as 4300mah, yet the battery inside says «4150mah». The increase might have something to do with the way the battery is overally utilized by the phones components?
More voltage more battery in short answer.
Keep in mind every battery has both a typical and a rated capacity written on the battery.
Thanks for doing this test. I have a Zenphone 9 and It's been really great. Anyone know where I can buy a other battery? (so i can change the one I'm using in a few years)
You're welcome. www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805472839901.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.6d823ec572viUt&algo_pvid=9f5b7370-407e-4116-9a93-8838b66a380b&algo_exp_id=9f5b7370-407e-4116-9a93-8838b66a380b-1&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%2121.80%2121.80%21%21%2121.80%2121.80%21%402103273e17114079587624940e8e29%2112000033920287509%21sea%21US%213021377372%21&curPageLogUid=oDchFZBEkj0l&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
Thanks again 🙏@@PBKreviews
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Thanks! :)
Despite the fact it is a great smartphone, there are some drawbacks in terms of accessibility to internal components. The plastic back panel is an interesting solution but, if I am going to switch an exhausted battery, it is not acceptable that I must take off the camera modules and the cooling film.
The graphite film can be lifted back and not peeled off if you wanted to, but yeah there are additional flex cables and such which run over the battery that need to be disconnected as well. Not the simplest battery replacement but not too difficult either.
I think a vertical view of the teardown would be better to view personally. I do appreciate the teardown video, thanks.
Thank you :). Horizontal allows for a more close up view and complete view instead of doing a half top and half bottom portion. Also when I am taking a phone apart personally, I feel its easier to do when its horizontal but maybe I have just gotten used to doing it this way because of the videos :)
Thanks for vid, how can i get that battery out? Its really glued tight. Been pulling it like crazy for the past hour even putting some heat from the hairdryer (dont want to damage battery neither so its tricky). One piece of tape even broke off
you can use some isoproypyl alcohol and apply it to the sides of the battery and let it sit for 30 seconds or so to eat away at the adhesive underneath, making it easier to pry off.
I only need to replace the glass on the screen. The touch works as normal. Is the glass alone sold anywhere/can it be replaced by itself? It seems a waste to replace the electronic components when only the Invictus or whatever glass was damaged. Thank you.
Hi, no you would need to replace the entire screen assembly. The glass and screen are fused/glued together and are not user replaceable. It require special tools and machines to get the job done correctly.
Good job
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Do I have to completly disassemble the phone to replace the screen?
i have it for about 2 weeks and i m happy with this phone , what's interesting it s that it doesn't get 🔥 , i had the red magic 7 pro and with all the cooling and the size after 5min in asphalt 9 it was hot to the touch , that's mean that the Samsung it s sucks at making Chips, basically all the chips made by Samsung have heat problem and runs very hot ,so for who wants better must look for chips from TSMC , o i forgot about battery, it s first phone that i can use 1,5 days like huawei in the past :)
yup, plus the cooling is done well in this phone. 👍
This is the first new phone I’ve bought in five years
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How many saw the battery was 4150?
Hi, keep in mind, there is a rated and a typical capacity written on all batteries.
But where do we find spare parts though? Like the screen for example
Can you buy the plastic back plate seperately somewhere? I found a cheap sencong hand Zenfone 9 with broken backplate
You can try this website but I have never purchased anything from there before: en.accessoires-asus.com/zenfone-9-red-back-cover-asus-60503-101447.htm
@@PBKreviews Thank you
Hi, I need the rear camera, where can I find it?
Do you know where is the NFC sensor for the phone?
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Hello! I broke the display zenfone 10 :((( Do you know if it is possible to install a display from zenfone 8 or 9 on 10?
The headphone jack would need to removed to fit an IR blaster in this form factor as it seems there is not enough space for both.
Bought for my mother for her prepaid sim card from MyWorldPhone.
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I vs myself 😁 battling wich android should i buy. Any suggestions which brand is have better durability,processor,battery efficiency?
Most cases depends on budget, but this phone does seem to be a durable and solid device with a good processor.
I had a question why did it say 4180 mah on the battery when you flipped it cause it's a 4300 mah ... thx for the teardown
Lithium battery have minimal mah that this battery can have, all batteryes difers from minimal 4180 to 4300 max. If u lucky u can get full capacity, thats how to all batery works
The board would have to be redesigned but it looks as though a triple camera setup can be fitted to include a telephoto lense in this form factor. I.e Samsung s23
I feel like in the future, if the EU go with mandatory removable batteries, they'd find it easier to have user removable backplate.
yup
Is that a liniar vibrator? Doesn't seems to be like the ones in Pixel or iPhone... no haptics engine?
I believe its a Z-Axis linear motor, not 100% sure.
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By looking at the vibrator photos, seems the same design as the one used in pixel 3a
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What was the pink goop? And the 50mp camera has a full 6 axis gimbal lol not just ois/eis
Its thermal paste
I was hoping to buy this, but it doesn’t seem to be available to buy in the US. Any idea when it’ll become available here?
Not sure when it will become available in the US, but I would assume in the next month or so. They already mentioned it would be released in the US shortly after the initial release so shouldn't be too long.
In Europe we can pre-order the phone with "Available 15th of August" (at least in Germany). I don't know if I shall do it or wait for an amzn release.
How did you manage to remove the back cover? I can't manage to get the blue plastic thing under the back cover :/
You can try to use a suction cup tool or a thin metal tool to help you gain leverage to getting a pry tool in. Also make sure you are heating it up with a hair dryer or heating plate/heat gun so the adhesive loosens making it easier to lift it up and pry it off as well.
How did you get it?
Imported it. You can buy it on ebay and other sites they are available.
Is it possible to replace the battery without messing up any of the applied thermal paste?
yes, you would just need to lift up and hold the graphite film up out of the way to be able to disconnect the cables and pry off the battery. You wouldn't need to remove the graphite film or the motherboard etc.
Thanks.
You're welcome
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Have u heard about aliis by nexoptics being in any phones using snapdragon
no haven't herd of it
could you replace thermal paste when the paste is dry after years?...and can you use PC CPU thermal paste?
Hi, yes you can replace it. Just try not to use highly conductive thermal paste since that can cause shorts if it leaks or contacts other components.
@@PBKreviewsso you can still use metal thermal >:D
I'm looking forward to easy battery replacements
do you sell these phones after you reassemble them?
yeah usually sell it locally or on ebay etc. when I am done with the videos.
#xaiomi should learn how to put thermal paste from #Asus
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CAN U REPLACE THE USB PORT WITHOUT TOUCHING EVERYTHING ELSE??
Unfortunately no, the cable is ran under the battery
May i ask. Does it has dual sim card slot?
Yes
@@PBKreviews thank you sir.
that old-ass vibrator motor LMAO!
lol, it's not really that bad. Yeah its not a linear motor but still not an old gen version of the z-axis or those older cylindrical ones.
How feels the aptic feedback on this?
pretty good.
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insane how hard it is to get inside a phone these days. Thankfully EU will force all of these greedy bastards to go back to the way things were back in the days, the changes are coming soon in 2027.
Repairing your phone on your own without any special tools is simply impossible with zenfone 9. You need glues, pry tools at least.
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4300mAh battery is labelled 4150mAh, why?
every battery has a rated and a typical capacity written on them
Drop test please😁😁
so plastic is back on phones. That's nice
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Hi. may I have damage microphone port inserting sim ejector tool ?
Hi, no you will be fine, the mic is seated above the hole it wont be damaged.
i did the exact same mistake ahahah
That screen looks so annoying to replace! I mean better than not being able to replace the battery without removing the screen but still, there's a happy medium
Honestly I don't really see a reason why they couldn't have used clips and 2 bottom screws for the back cover, but it is what it is.
does it come with FM radio antenna?
As far as i know i think they removed it from the zenfone 9(and newer). My zenfone 8 has FM but looking at gsm arena helps with their detailed specs
4150 mAh battery? It has to have 4300. Some pre-production version? 🤔
Every battery has a typical and a rated capacity written on them. If you look closer you will see both numbers written on the battery.
Wow, looks pretty closer to Huawei P20 Pro
Ah... I am watching it second time, and now I see LI-PO battery... It no go for me.
300-500 cycles of LI-PO vs 2000 or +3000 cycles when you take care of LI-ION.
It is the great gadget, but a weak tool.
If you read it, please make a Sony Xperia 10 IV video.
Li-Po and Li-Ion often describe the same battery chemistry. Li-po only means that flat batteries for phones can be produced, because li-ion has a liquid electrolyte that is only usable for hard shells in 18650 for example.
Both have the average voltage of 3,6V to 3,85V and similar capacity.
There are LiFePo batteries though which have around 3V and endure the 3000 cycles you stated. But no phone known to me uses them because of the low voltage. And no phone uses Li-Ion Cells because of the required shape.
IT HAS GIMBAL STABILIZER???😳
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Xperia 10 mark iv?
will look into doing it down the line.
Plz do on rog phone 6
Technically, I enjoy this kind of teardown. If I may give you a bit of criticism, I would enjoy it more if it didn't feel like it was rushed (the narration part) and if you could have a more natural-sounding tone. It sounds like a forced dictation at times.
Thanks. I'm a fast speaker and have a deep/mono tone voice lol so its hard for me to sound more natural. I would sound more fake I think if I tried. However I can always try n slow it down a bit more.
So how to change lcd?
once you take the phone apart as shown in the video, you can heat up and pry the screen off from the frame when the cable has been disconnected from the main board. Unless you have a complete screen and frame combo, where you would just move over all the parts from the old frame to the new.
Is it ok if i just tear it without using heater?
@@PBKreviews This required removing the screen to extract the light sensor and speaker grill which didn't come with a frame and screen that atleast I had ordered.
The top speaker grill is hold down by the screen and the light sensor is to the right of the speaker grill under the screen and the cable to it runs under the screen and is glued down
can you make realme gt neo 2 t
I will look into it, but not sure if I will be doing that one.
Iquoo 9t teardown or OnePlus 10t
not sure if I will do those, but will consider it.
@@PBKreviews definitely do 10T... I think a lot of people will want to see.
honor magic 4 pro disassembly
Not sure if I will be doing that one, not enough interest to be worth the cost.
Will you test Vivo IQoo 10 Pro ?
Don't think I will be doing the 10 pro, there isn't enough interest or views for it to be worth the cost of the device.
Giveaways please
Omg how they fool us. Just by putting a big camera module in the case which has the same camera as before. And we think that bcoz the camera module is bigger this camera should also be big.
and the secondary camera doesn't even have ois
@@darthraider450 wide angle lens don't have ois generally in flagships too