Sony Xperia X Compact Teardown

[@charizgr]

I've seen some comments about water resistance. I droped mine into the sea just for a minute. Just switched immediately OFF, rinsed with deionized water and then left in a bag with rice for 48 hours. First day and works fine! Hope will stay like this...

[@EricWitrigs]

Wow you've done a very correct and professional emergent measure. You are awesome!

[@flyderay]

Very late but, Xperia X compact is IP68 regardless of region, just that Sony doesn't disclose waterproofing in EU for some reason

[@lupuradu]

This video answered my question : is the x compact water resistant or not? It seems to be so, but i won't be trying my luck since the last time i tried, i had the z3 compact that died after only 2 months ( bought it new). I used the z3 in the bathtub twice with no issues, i rinsed it twice with no issues, i rinsed it a 3rd time and i lost display's backlight. Luckily it was covered by warranty and sony deemed it unrepairable and gave me a brand new x compact in exchange! Water resistant or not, i just hope that compacts are here to stay since it's so hard to find small-ish sized phones nowadays, it seems like everyone carries televisions in their pockets!

[@EricWitrigs]

ahaha television... dude you're funny :D as for me my suggestion is avoid to use sony phone unless the official said it was water resistant. have a good day :)

[@sawermastura5138]

Radu Lupu Zz

[@XKrustenKaese]

Thank you very much! I've been waiting for a teardown of the X Compact.

[@EricWitrigs]

;)

[@chrtofiros]

Where is the microphone? attached to the loudspeaker below? I have this for my grandfather and lately we can't hear him when he speaks on phone. Thanks

[@BlackChiffon]

where is the antenna location?

[@MaxMax-ke4of]

Hi, I've some problems with the microphone probably. People say my voice is low and not clear. I see at minute near 5:00 you dismount the lower loudspeaker but I don't see the microphone. Is the microphone soldered to the motherboard? Is there in the video a point where I can see it? Thank you

[@labasrytas2876]

same problem here

[@basharshehab5803]

Sony phones are the most tidy phones I've ever seen.

[@EricWitrigs]

:D have a nice day

[@basharshehab5803]

Wit Rigs You too!

[@sergeykorolkov5235]

Agreed.

[@TechNomadUK1]

Great video. But can anyone verify/confirm if there are actually gaskets or improved sealing in the body to protect against those odd glass of water spills or exposure to light rain?

[@berbagihoby7928]

as her name, compact is no joke

[@Youtuber-ly6tx]

Where's the cell antenna? I used to have 4g but now i have 0bars.

[@BlueToronto]

I don't think he knows, there are a few questions about the antenna, including mine, but he didn't answer.

[@cezar1g]

can the phone without flex battery cable mine broken, no power but there is a charging red light..and now green light after blow dry.please help subbed

[@EricWitrigs]

You need to replace the battery.

[@german_genetic9426]

hey, where is the microphone located?

[@andyward1970]

I would also like to know this, did you find out?

[@hugojimenez88]

Where's the Mic on that phone? I have a problem with mine and don't even know if I should replace it :(

[@EricWitrigs]

There's two Mic on the motherboard, one on the top and another at the bottom

[@thebigloc1]

Hey, I just bought a replacement battery for my Sony Xperia X Compact. The phone uses battery super super quick. Do you have a video on how to take out the battery and replace it?

[@EricWitrigs]

Hi, I'm sorry there's no battery repair guide online yet. But you can follow this teardown video and take off the battery first, then install the new battery, you can use 3MM double side tape to replace the original battery adhesive.

[@booring2]

BIG thanks to you for this video, because sony are rare and videos about them even more :/

[@dadangkkurniawan8442]

So, the heat that came while i played a game came from the battery? It is making the phone laggy as hell.

[@johnesdaived8307]

What do you think about the overall build quality of this device,I am planing to buy it soon.Thank you.

[@EricWitrigs]

Tiny, as you know. you can hold it in pocket n use by one hand. plastic body which means it's lighter than other X series phones, however it's easy to get scratches(like in my scratch test video). and plastic brackets(sony's tradition) I think it's good for protecting the internals when fell accidentally. For this phone I have to say I'm pretty like the battery sticker design, easy to remove, unlike most other sony battery sticker (hard to remove n easy to be broken). n they use anti-scratch glass on the camera lens I like that. and... ok that's it ;) hope that can be help.

[@johnesdaived8307]

Thanks alot dear, my only concern is the scratchy back cover since I keep my mobile phone +3 years.

[@kirbyswarp]

johnes daived all my Sony phones last 2.5 years until I get a new one. All of them still work. X Compact is great, what I typed this on.

[@unr3sponsive]

Hello @Wit Rigs, I like this video, very educating. I'm hoping that you will feature the Xperia X Compact from doccomo (the one with the water resistance feature) so that we can all end this debate and hesitance with the waterproofing of X series. Cheers!

[@roliarolia7838]

is it posible to change a glass only?without taking out lcd?

[@EricWitrigs]

I'm sorry it's not. If you need a new screen replacement, here is the link www.witrigs.com/oem-lcd-screen-with-digitizer-for-sony-xperia-x-compact-universe-black

[@johnesdaived8307]

keep up the good work.

[@EricWitrigs]

thx :) have a good day

[@Sony-xx9hv]

screwdriver size ?

[@repo4]

Excellent video. I noticed the gasket on the charging port, I know the sim tray has one and with evidence from youtube its obvious this is water resistant. Would you think that's the case? Subscribed.

[@troy5568]

repo4 Japanese variabts are waterproof, so I guess this is also the same

[@EricWitrigs]

for life waterproof? yes. Sony did this to their phones for a long time, but plz do not use X Compact under water, if Sony official doesn't say that phone is water resistant, do not try. Thanks for subscribe ;) have a nice day

[@EricWitrigs]

Shawn Mendes some people say that was because most Japanese likes bath and using phones when in bathtub, so they have to make phones waterproof, like at least you can hold it with wet hands. :D

[@repo4]

Wit Rigs In the user guide to the X Compact it says: "This device has a capless USB port. If your device gets exposed to water, ensure that the USB Type-C port is completely dry before connecting a USB Type-C cable" For any non-waterproof it would say something like "Your phone is not waterproof, whatever you do DO NOT expose it to water!!" I think all X Compacts are the same, ie IP68 certified as in Japan, they are just not marketed that way outside Japan.

[@troy5568]

Wit Rigs I also love bath tubs, so I wish Sony made one for me lol. Thanks for the response and a great video

[@dariuss7923]

What is on battery? I know that xperia is not supported for wireless charging but It looks like wireless charger "thing".

[@EricWitrigs]

It's NFC tape.

[@hi-resmusic1id266]

Can you make x compact clear back cover

[@drewchannelcorp.6757]

I think can not, cause diffrent material..

[@naavii]

Step 7 - remove headphone jack. First thought? Apple. :D

[@ale7ine]

I don't ever want to replace the battery in my x compact anymore :(((

[@rio121rahmansyah]

Damn I have battery issues now... It Just made me feel like I need to buy new phone I guess...

[@sergeykorolkov5235]

Is it possible to replace a screen only?

[@EricWitrigs]

The lcd screen? or only the glass?

[@sergeykorolkov5235]

Glass. The glass here with touch panel like in Z1c?

[@EricWitrigs]

No, the glass of X Compact is just a piece of glass

[@sergeykorolkov5235]

Thanks for answer. Very useful video btw.

[@4ohm531]

Finally i know how to replace my battery

[@Shadowdrozd]

Hey. Tell me please, is available in this phone protection from water? Some have argued that despite the fact that it is not claimed. Experts, who understand it must know exactly about this. Thank you in advance for your response. Sorry for my english :)

[@EricWitrigs]

Sony official didn't claim that, however it does make some waterproof process on this phone, at least you can hold it with wet hands n don't worry to ruin it when water splashing on it accidentally. Here is an advise, do not use it under water, cause if it was water damaged, sony will not be responsible for that.

[@EricWitrigs]

Sony official didn't claim that, however it does make some waterproof process on this phone, at least you can hold it with wet hands n don't worry to ruin it when water splashing on it accidentally. Here is an advise, do not use it under water, cause if it was water damaged, sony will not be responsible for that.

[@Shadowdrozd]

Thank you very much for your answer! Good luck to you!

[@booring2]

As we all can see, this phone inside is not different to earlier z5 or z3, the cover is glue protected, charging protected with rubber, 3.5mm protected with glue and speakers also protected with glue, so no water could enter device. BUT IF IT GETS IN ITS YOUR PROBLEM IF YOU DID NOT BOUGHT IT IN JAPAN, poor non japans we are :(

[@edufx8722]

se pude colocar dos Sim al mismo equipo ??

[@EricWitrigs]

You mean put a dual SIM card tray to a single SIM card phone?

[@BlueToronto]

Where is WiFi antenna?

[@zungnguyen5300]

I personally think that sony often offers more than what it advertises.

[@samet2581]

Where is Wifi antenna?

[@booring2]

As we all can see, this phone inside is not different to earlier z5 or z3, the cover is glue protected, charging protected with rubber, 3.5mm protected with glue and speakers also protected with glue, so no water could enter device. BUT IF IT GETS IN ITS YOUR PROBLEM IF YOU DID NOT BOUGHT IT IN JAPAN, poor non japans we are :(

[@harrisshahrudin2857]

I think I just short circuit the motherboard during inserting the LCD Flex cable into the motherboard to test.I should have disconnect the battery first .Now I just waste my money :'(

[@misvarotallica9059]

sony hardware so difficult and very becarefull to many flexible

[@drewchannelcorp.6757]

Where is the CPU ?

[@Mega4943]

it isn't called flex it's called ribbon

[@HighFlyer338]

Wit Rigs, this video is amazing. You definitely know your stuff. Interesting to see the complexity in these devices. The Japanese always have been masters of miniaturization. I cannot understand the obsession people have with it been waterproof or not - it's not as if you're going to make a call underwater! Get real folks - we're all so damn spoilt!

[@reinbeers5322]

Water resistance, in my opinion, is more to save the data you have in your phone in the event of an accident.

[@EricWitrigs]

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[@speedybuh5182]

Hello, are you still reading comments? I've got a problem with my Xperia and cant't figure out what's exactly broken.

[@marcobonera838]

glue => bad engineering

[@ofoofo]

Agreed. And they make it very difficult to replace the battery :/

[@reinbeers5322]

Glue is to seal the phone and keep the battery in place. Its a lot easier to remove in Sony phones than with other brands though.