The cool cats at iFixit have delivered the goods again, this time with a new teardown video demonstrating the surprisingly easy process in taking Apple’s new HomePod smart speaker apart. The new process is a significant step up from the original 2018 HomePod, which required sawing, cutting, and a big mess to get inside. The 2023 model has proven to be much more simple to disassemble, thanks to less adhesive throughout.
The updated unit can now be easily accessed by removing a few screws and using some leverage to remove the upper cap housing the logic board.
When disassembled, the bottom of the logic board revealed the S7 processor borrowed from the Apple Watch Series 7, and the top shows a series of small RGB LEDs that produce the swirling colors under the top glass.
The center half of the HomePod is dedicated to the main 4-inch woofer, which actuates 20mm during playback. Under that is the amplifier board, then deeper still are the five tweeters.
The audio amplifier features a giant heat sink, which iFixit explained is used to ensure temperatures remain low during use. This is also due to temperature’s ability to affect audio. Per the video, the humidity and temperature detector found in the base of the HomePod is identical to the one found in the HomePod mini.
If you’ve had a chance to delve into the innards of the updated HomePod, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via AppleInsider and iFixit