iFixit has completed its teardown of the new 10.5-inch iPad, and reports that the internal design is that of a scaled-down 12.9-inch model rather than a scaled-up version of the 9.7-inch version.
That design does make it slightly safer to open up the casing than on 9.7-inch models.
Apple has also used standard Philips screws in place of special connectors. Despite these facts, DIY repairs are still not easy, with iFixit giving it a repairability rating of just 2/10.
The company notes that the doubled refresh rate of 120Hz required doubling the number of connecting cables on the display.
iFixit confirmed earlier reports that the device has 4GB RAM, in the form of two Mircron 2GB LPDDR4 chips. Flash memory is supplied by Toshiba, a company in which Apple is attempting to buy a stake.
The battery is a slight upgrade on the 27.91Wh one in the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, at 30.8Wh, likely to feed a more power-hungry display. You can see more photos over at iFixit, and if you want to buy one they are now available in Apple Stores.
