OnePlus Nord 4 Teardown. Watch before you buy!

[@zerotwo_.002]

not suprised the metal back was a pain to remove, i wonder how their own service teams must be fixing this phone when people do bring it in. But that back glass is way too strong considering everything

[@PBKreviews]

I'm sure they have some special tools or machines which can remove the camera bezel easier but I feel they probably just replace both the housing and bezel since it's pretty hard not to give it some scrapes or scratches trying to separate it. Would have been better if they designed it similar to iPhones how the screen assembly with the plastic boarder lifts out after removing the bottom two screws.

[@kiranm25x]

Service team use Heating plate! Heat gun won't work, once long enough on heat plate it just comes out too easily.

[@darky799]

I pre ordered this phone, got it for only 353$! I kept my previous phone poco f1 for almost 5 years, cause i got its battery replaced after 3 years on it at a local shop at just 12$, but looks like taking nord 4 on any local shop after battery degrades isnt good idea.. hope official OnePlus store here support this phone's official parts for long time cause poco's official mi centre here didn't have any parts of f1. So far I've used nord 4 for 5 days and its very good device (after disabling and uninstalling all bloat ware)

[@nemesiszz]

nord 4 battery health upto 80% needs 1600 battery cycles so it would last more than Poco after that repairing and finding new battery will be hard surely

[@yaqoob_1779]

What else is bloatware besides the apps?? Please tell me I also bought the phone today

[@darky799]

@@yaqoob_1779 i have disabled theme store, app picks, custcoreapp (idk why, probably something when i disabled ads), "global search" which causes ads in oos launcher, "internet" stock oos browser, i think oos browser may not have ads but i use firefox and sometimes chrome thats why i disabled that

[@darky799]

@@yaqoob_1779 hey i sent you a reply but i think it got deleted for some reason?!

[@darky799]

​@@yaqoob_1779 btw the apps i disabled are: Theme store App picks CustCoreapp (idk why probably something related to ads) Global search (removes oos launcher ads) Internet (stock system browser, idk if it has ads but i use firefox) Other apps i disabled: Assistant, meet, lens as these three already included in google app

[@MyARtv]

Watching Nord 4 Teardown in my Nord 4

[@varunsharma8150]

Same

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@dj4991-dk]

Don't worry..😊

[@kobebelmans1079]

Same haha

[@bashashaik3131]

Hows the mobile where r u from bro

[@adamhafiddin9564]

I think you are too generous to give this phone a repair score because your work has been immaculate, and I can see some less experienced technician would fail to open that glass panel without cracking it too.

[@PBKreviews]

Thank you

[@lukemosoti9576]

Looks like the Nord 4 was made not to be repaired😢

[@PBKreviews]

yep, at least not by the end users.

[@cooper1095]

shame

[@AamirK11]

Because it won’t get repaired 😎

[@cooper1095]

@@AamirK11 shame for that too

[@AamirK11]

@@cooper1095 why to be shamed of it as it the device is strong enough that it won't get repaired easily who cares?

[@binge3317]

I have bought this phone already . It is what it is . But it was quite educational to watch . Hopefully it will survive my handeling . Thanks for the video

[@justjuniorjaw]

It's a metal phone. It should survive quite long before requiring a repair even after a few drops. I do find it a shame that battery replacements will be a hassle, and idk how long this phone's battery will stay optimal.

[@Zsweeze]

​@@justjuniorjawthey promise 4 years

[@justjuniorjaw]

No surprise there with "metal unibody" being the tagline. It's still my preferred phone at its price range though, and repairability isn't exactly my 1st target. Watching this video to confirm what's behind that sheet of glass.

[@PBKreviews]

Yeah, if repairability isn't your main need, its good for a smartphone. Good cooling with the large vapor chamber, thermal paste, and graphite films in addition to the housing being metal.

[@ManunKanava]

Yeah, no need to replace some stupid backglass. And if handled carefully, not even the screen needs. My oneplus 6 has lasted now 6 years and only recently began getting cracks at backglass, but close to none on the screen. Hope the nord 4 at least holds as good as this.

[@HARDMAN.]

That repairablity score at last...(lifesaver) is much appreciated!❤

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@donthompson567]

Is it just me or wouldn't it be a good idea to heat it with a blow dryer to soften that adhesive before you try prying it apart? That's at least what I see Jerryrig everything do.

[@stevenbattell4014]

A real phone technician would and a oneplus tech would have the correct tools😊

[@amodhnaik_2006]

Can we replace battery after 4 years without damage if carefully removed by a professional ?

[@SayanMaity-ui5fj]

Yes why not

[@KakronaChan]

You should apply enough heat to the back camera glass before prying it with a thin strong plastic card. Should not use metal against paint.

[@PBKreviews]

lol, trust me this isn't my first time. I know what I'm doing. I tried it all. The way the bezel is rounded off into the metal frame and the way its adhered, it doesn't come off like a regular camera bezel would. I'd like to see you try it with a plastic card n see how well you do with this. :)

[@KakronaChan]

@@PBKreviews imagine if it's a customer's phone, he won't be happy to see the paint scratched after repair. This is not ever the way to disassemble the phone.

[@KakronaChan]

@@PBKreviews I would use multiple tools. Heat, thinner but firm plastic card, suction with a ring you can pull so you have enough space to slide in your card and some contact cleaner to loosen up the adhesive and patient.

[@savithashaji7135]

Is the battery same as the one used in NORD ce4?

[@PBKreviews]

they look the same, but the model numbers are different. So won't know for sure unless I had both side by side to try. It's possible the connectors may be different but from the looks of it, the battery looks to be the same size, connector location n so forth just a different model written on it.

[@savithashaji7135]

@@PBKreviews ok, thanks👍🏼

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@fourkings7897]

Nord 4 li-ion, Nord Ce4 Li-po

[@PBKreviews]

both are Li-ion, not sure where you saw Li-po.

[@jerome436]

another problem with this design is when the battery starts to expand due to age, it will push the screen damaging it instead of the back cover

[@parthiivrathod]

Battery will never expand as it is powder battery 😊 I think you still live in 2000😂

[@jerome436]

@@parthiivrathod never heard that powder battery before. I believe this phone uses Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery that has a possibility to expand due to age and degradation. By the way, I am currently living in 2024, and most phones today still uses those battery technologies that I mentioned. I'm not sure what that "year 2000" is all about. 😂

[@reteshlatchman5105]

you mean like with any other iphone?

[@MISCELLANEOUSENTERTAINER]

For the first time I saw you struggling. How hard is it I can imagine!

[@PBKreviews]

lol yup

[@lankabanka486]

Great video hope you continue this work in the future as well

[@PBKreviews]

👍 thanks

[@HARDMAN.]

Metal housing after a long time!

[@smitamehta5651]

Should I buy extended warranty?? Considering local store won't be able to repair effectively. Please reply

[@LANCEofIRAQ]

Buying this? Or tecno camon 30 premier?

[@Harsha0706]

Can i buy or not tellme is it good quality products....

[@fischling420]

it is a good product, just does not have a good access to the inner parts which is necessary if you want to reapir it

[@afiqgray3766]

Is the green tint screen happen?? Or just some iscare..

[@smallink6919]

can you plz tell me what is the work atena signal flex in mobile phones plz answer

[@CrazyGamer-fx3rs]

very informative video buddy 🎉❤

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@manishchadhar089]

Hi pbk, gt6t or nord 4? Which one is best???

[@SHRIYANS01]

Nord 4

[@karthikk181]

Why?​@@SHRIYANS01

[@ExilEliteYT]

PBK are you going to be doing a OnePlus Pad 2 teardown? Very informative video, thanks again 💪⚔️

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome. I don't know yet if I will be doing that. I will have to see.

[@OHV_H]

Great video 👍

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks! :)

[@منوعات-د7ظ2ق]

helo,Is the front screen glass strong? becouse is not gorela glass

[@stevenbattell4014]

All phone glass scratches including wonderful gorilla glass.

[@MrProtao]

You need to use a wide blade to open. A tool like yours cannot be used at all.Well, no one canceled the heating on the separator.😊

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Oh this is disappointing. It's cool that there's a metal design, but is it really have to be unibody.

[@cooper1095]

they wanted to be different

[@justjuniorjaw]

It's more durable to drops, that's for sure. Can't confidently say the same about the internals though.

[@user_IKYou]

Does the OnePlus Nord 4 amoled display be manufactured by Samsung or BOE ? can you please tell me

[@igoresque]

Metal body with antenna lines, but they still had to use coax cable xD

[@cooper1095]

a metal body oneplus? man: havent seen one of those in years

[@cooper1095]

wait, theres hidden screws too? wtf thats lame but at least they’re phillips

[@PBKreviews]

yup :)

[@deendayal0001]

love this phone❣

[@suhaibkhan4956]

nice video❤ would it be possible for you to show the tear down of honor 200

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks. I don't usually get many views from those model phones to justify spending the cost on buying them.

[@doubletake6341]

Can u recommend aprice of this phone range with flatdisplay

[@Monjun1988]

great video, thank you

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@cooper1095]

where resemably? i’d love to know if that (potentially) broken screen works or not

[@PBKreviews]

it was a loss so I didn't reassemble until I get a replacement screen :)

[@cooper1095]

@@PBKreviews so u did break it? that’s unfortunate

[@hillarysyiem1057]

Next video, Please do a teardown on Oneplus Pad 2👈😚

[@PBKreviews]

Not sure if I will be doing that one yet.

[@beraham_opgamingandcomedy2068]

What about the screen does it still works ?

[@PBKreviews]

nope, need to replace it.

[@Subhasis44597]

J7 Prime was damn hard to tear down.

[@neo-re9wv]

Battery one plus nord can install oppo reno 10 pro plus 5g?

[@Kendo9702]

Viéndolo desde un nord 4 🥰

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@MDealer]

I suggest a funny twist to your videos: if it takes longer than 1h to fully disassemble, destroy it in an instant gorilla nerve snap action and maximum unrecommend the phone.

[@盾神京矢]

The screws besides the charging port is a very typical anti-repair thing from Apple, the ultimate anti-repair company.

[@mfifzd]

Sir please arrange to the Motorola edge 50 teardown video thanks 🙏

[@ashutosh1825]

Do teardown of nord 3 also 🖐️🖐️

[@Cyberclawzone]

Who cares for this in next 4 to 6 years,will build more comfortable phone and from 2028 will be back in replaceable batteries era. 5:26

[@jakubysy3606]

Could I have damaged something by inserting the key into the microphone instead of the SIM card slot? this could damage the microphone or cause loss of waterproofness?

[@PBKreviews]

For this phone you can puncture the filter/waterproofing and damage it but you wont damage the microphone.

[@jayeshc4092]

Damm that's tough one to repair and will be expensive to..🤣

[@PBKreviews]

yup :)

[@gtxthunderstorm6219]

Thanks for your work sir. I also watched f6 teardown and you helped me take a decision between these two to buy@@PBKreviews

[@derictanty7934]

which Google Pixel phones are the easiest to do a battery replacement?

[@PBKreviews]

probably the 7a or 8a since you don't have to pry off the screen n risk damaging it.

[@elvirazandee8530]

I just bought it.. If you use the phone on a normal way,it wont het any issues..

[@Totto70770]

Thank you for the teardown. Sad about the poor design, the metal case is a callback to the Oneplus 3 which was very easy to repair. Regardless of repairability the phone is not worth buying anyways. The price of 499 Euro is too high for what it is, probably cheaper in other regions (but is the competition). I don't see the point in getting a Nord 4 over a Pixel 8/8a, Galaxy S23, Moto Edge 50 Pro or any other comparable phone.

[@PBKreviews]

you're welcome

[@sierrachief117]

After 6 months, they'll start giving huge discounts on it

[@justjuniorjaw]

Yeah if I were from Europe, I wouldn't even consider this phone. Thankfully the price in Asia is far cheaper.

[@deendayal0001]

any idea about green line??

[@justjuniorjaw]

You're from India. Even if you did get green line, you have the free lifetime screen warranty if the green line happens. Hard to say the same about Samsung and Apple, who also has green line issues and would require you to pay for fixes.

[@mrladdu7542]

Super unboxing brother ❤️ so Nord 4 keep green line's, mother board problem's, tell me brother, I will take it, reply brother 💗😌

[@SD-fb7ev]

Very difficult to work on

[@shashidharhalappa819]

@PBKreviews I inserted the sim ejector tool in the lower microphone hole that damaged anything?

[@kostas9826]

At least it has a massive vapor chamber. That's something.

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@AJ-Mhzn]

Heat gun be like i can eas thing up for you😂😂

[@PBKreviews]

lol

[@arto1313]

Seems phone not worth buying due reason so difficult to repair.

[@RakeshRoshan295]

they are restricting repairbility...this is not accepted

[@hAnDLEiSnTaVaIlABle-bs]

Thankfully I have a OnePlus Nord CE 4

[@ultra_sharp]

Can you please compare its durability with poco x6 pro on a scale of 10. 😅

[@realcartoongirl]

what ai link boost the antenna same place as all other phones 😂

[@nagasivaguttula2024]

Its buy to worth or not?

[@PBKreviews]

all depends on what you need from a phone.

[@Harsha0706]

Realme gt 6t or one plus nord 4 which one is better asper price and quality

[@Subhasis44597]

Gt6

[@Zsweeze]

Nord 4

[@shivashivashivu6963]

I am buying tumarrow what is ur opinion bro

[@PBKreviews]

If repairability isn't your main need, then its good as a phone. Good large vapor chamber, metal housing and lots of thermal paste and graphite film will offer good cooling and performance.

[@gowrirajanbalasubramaniam4458]

Xiaomi 14 civi teardown video please

[@nandirajuabhi2806]

If you update to this phone, will green lines come? Brother pls tel me🎉🎉

[@PBKreviews]

this type of question doesn't make sense and I don't know why people ask. Can I see into the future? Until an update comes along and until people update the software, you won't know. It's not like there is a sticker inside the phone that says, "Hey, if you update the software on this phone, it will develop green lines on the screen." That just not how it works. Just because some phones had that issue, doesn't mean every phone in the future you need to worry about that. I have had many phones over the last few years, none ever had a green line after a software update.

[@nandirajuabhi2806]

@@PBKreviews ok thanaks to your valuble replay

[@amardeep9596]

Thanks

[@PBKreviews]

Welcome

[@tommi_ash]

Did anyone who is using this phone had screen green line issue after software update?

[@piotrtal]

What issues?

[@tommi_ash]

@@piotrtal green line across whole screen from top to the bottom after software update.

[@piotrtal]

@@tommi_ash that's weird. Maybe it's coincidence and screen failed. Use your guaranty. I didn't hear about such issues after software upgrade

[@S.KShorts77]

No

[@IsItWorthIt3]

Oof! That looked like alot of work!

[@wizardtnayt9055]

Iqoo Neo 7 pro teardown please☺️

[@T-Seriesmusic07]

Vivo v40e please

[@premeraraya4826]

wow verry hard to repair.😊

[@SenvyzP]

After watching this i removed this phone from my cart.. ill go for Motorola instead

[@tanmaymondal69]

Bro teardown Realme 13 pro plus

[@sathishsat978]

Hard To Tear Down 📲

[@bapakel2835]

Video yg bagus,sayang tdk ada di indonesia

[@PBKreviews]

thanks

[@Dk..Mangal]

Well massive vapor chamber good to see ;)

[@PBKreviews]

yup

[@Watch_N_Tech]

Make transparent back version ❤

[@PBKreviews]

lol its metal, not possible.

[@Watch_N_Tech]

@@PBKreviews for upper part

[@PBKreviews]

oh

[@litlite9705]

Ram seated on processor...this reminds me of poco x3pro dead issue...may this model face the same issue

[@PBKreviews]

most flagships or higher end models will have RAM seated on the processor since it allows for better performance. It all comes down to cooling and quality of parts used.

[@litlite9705]

@@PBKreviews Probability of dead ??

[@premeraraya4826]

verry nice

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@filmyshorts9569]

Thnx bro❤

[@PBKreviews]

you're welcome

[@maulana-160]

still going under 1 minute in the video and he already sounds so piss off with this phone

[@PBKreviews]

lol yeah, wasn't too happy with the teardown but aside from repairability, its a good phone with good cooling etc.

[@Subhasis44597]

No telephoto camera.

[@hightech.4378]

Motorola edge 50 teardown please

[@ravikoshiya1304]

gp for fusion instead

[@PBKreviews]

will do it soon

[@SanthuSanthu-ij5mz]

Relame GT 6

[@丁真-x5q]

same oneplus ace3v

[@33TimeTraveler]

I guess there will be no service customer this time for Nord 4 ... all they can do is to give you a new one (if under warranty) and recycle the damged one in the factory !

[@MoesKeckeEcke]

you saw a teardown with no special tools so how do come to think there is no right easy solution? 3D Printer jig to swivel of the bak glued camera after heating comes to mind...

[@maxoo._]

Just seen a few minutes ago that the Pixel 9 Pro XL doesn't have any advanced cooling system and no vapor chamber in a teardown video... 🙅🤦 So it will be a no buy for me... And will wait for the Oppo Find X8 series which will bring as good photo quality as those Pixel 9 series but above all a very good advanced cooling system and dual cell battery 🤗 Sorry google you still have not understood... 👎

[@PBKreviews]

Pixel 9 Pro XL does have a vapor chamber, but the 9 doesn't.

[@maxoo._]

@@PBKreviews OK thank you for this useful advice... Does the small 9 Pro also have one ?

[@naveedpankajtech]

Honor 200 5G Teardown Disassembly phone Repair video Review Ok sir

[@stevenbattell4014]

Why bother, it's a cheap phone with back up. Just pay a phone tech to mend it if there is an issue, or just buy a new one, it's cheap, its not as if its a Galaxy S24 ultra that's 4 x the cost lol

[@Subhasis44597]

Horizontal camera looks weird.

[@BrauniArtem]

Да сразу консервным ножом бы вскрыл, чего мелочиться 🤦‍♂️

[@dkofficial5651]

I watching on video in this Mobile 😂.... Oneplus nord 4..💯

[@PBKreviews]

👍

[@starplusonelifejourny2307]

Moto edge 50 teardown please

[@PBKreviews]

soon

[@brinch69]

Use a suction cup

[@PBKreviews]

I did as mentioned in the video. Didn't help.

[@viveksingh0110]

Once You Repaire this device, it's gone forever, don't buy.

[@shenpa.8859]

Hello from OPPO.

[@PBKreviews]

hello

[@dattaprasadvaze3645]

How tough is the front glass? Asking this because its a panda glass and not gorila

[@ikskr2219]

Difficult to repair😢

[@PBKreviews]

yup, not the easiest.