Sony Xperia 5 III Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review

[@盾神京矢]

As always, Sony phones are interesting to teardown. I haven’t seen a card reader placed between the two layer of logic boards. I think Sony is creative to save space in this small phone for a bigger battery. This small phone has the same battery capacity as the larger 1 III.

[@PBKreviews]

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[@rsvt]

this phone is NOT small at all. It's the same size as 1 III, and definitely a big one compared to their XZ1 Compact form factor from 2017

[@ewicky]

@@rsvt Wrong. It is not the same size as the 1 iii

[@Ragna___]

Wholesaler: So, how many weird designed motherboards and suboards do you want? Sony: Yes.

[@PBKreviews]

Lol 👍

[@ciupeee]

You should watch an iPhone teardown lol

[@Ragna___]

@@ciupeee I have and I've teardown some myself. Complicated? Yes. Weird? Eh, not so much.

[@fe219]

Quick question: what adhesive did you use to reseal? Great video by the way!

[@homepaine6070]

is it possible to retrieve de internal data (pictures) from this model when there is black screen? and doesn't power on.

[@willcarter7079]

It's really a beautiful piece of machinery

[@webears12]

dream mobile from the past

[@PBKreviews]

:)

[@MemelordSupreme]

Kind of confused by the score. Why so low? The s22 ultra has a higher score but is basically the same inside. These seem to be highly repairable compared to other phones out there. Every piece is modular and connects via a cable and isn't soldered or glued on. Aside from the sim / sd slot and screen being a bear to get to, everything else is easily replaced and repairable. I'd give it an 8 out of 10 IMO.

[@yanuargayz1697]

please help me measure the battery dimensions using what size? I want to replace the battery but no one here sells it

[@himanologanor4093]

i don`t like how they deal with the 2 things that usually fail in cellphones, the charge port and the simm

[@PBKreviews]

Yup!

[@taikent5540]

Hi, may I ask how to teardown the screen?

[@ivandemegillo9860]

Hello, What is the thickness of the thermal pad?

[@sebastianmaysz5244]

Great, good quality and detailed video teardowns, love it. Keep doings this stuff. Is nice to show us, components on motherboard like CPU, nand, pmic. Thank you.

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks, will do!

[@Esjapo947]

Hello, could you tell me what adhesive tape I should use for the back cover, thank you.

[@PBKreviews]

www.ebay.com/itm/135371676220?_skw=xperia+5+iii+adhesive&itmmeta=01JCY6V68KG1H021JFTT1PNFP5&hash=item1f84c7da3c:g:sY4AAOSwxatnGfrp&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlxt1o%2BPZ3rzyQjgxVNWVwBkJa910xI2CfOEZsuiS6bt305%2FzDkD88HyFWGIiB2AGrieRdxEqu0KpgWUyR5RxvarNIcOY35WW1fo7RpvPF1%2FH0Opn9uWCRjfh3f%2FoIerTSyyePA4%2FckRCQN223g676kDe0vtk%2FK0UGOBIHMIjzhZCHmANCneiOZ9pLKn38ZEQqaKz25XS19si9Z%2B4WWgDUPMR64bMco0wgZ%2FTh3F7NgFhlnpU3bd6v0gjl6s%2FI4z0FUq9LBFVVUx68FyMnUgMEHx3agPAoGrR4MUD2i2mabbA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMsuTsxudk

[@pepzi_]

Thanks! Only problem I had was keeping track of what screw went where. The top-right screw at 1:50 went into the lcd, damaging it at that point. I hope the LCD might recover after some time...

[@PBKreviews]

Yes, it's always important to keep a track of the screws, especially if they vary in size. Also with some phones including this one, even if its the correct screw, if you over tighten it just even a bit, it will damage the screen. Poor design if you ask me.

[@pepzi_]

@@PBKreviewsWow, I'm back again 1 year later doing the same procedure. The combined power button and fingerprint sensor seems to break once a year for my wife. There button part of it fails so starting the phone with a flat battery is impossible.

[@ivandemegillo9860]

Is the camera module of sony xperia 1 iii can be use also in sony Xperia 5 III?

[@hsushssbwj]

which one is the Snapdragon 888 chip?

[@selectthedead]

Having No separate charging port sucks. So when I wear it out over time I will have to change the whole cable

[@DIYStangsandFreedom]

How come there's no thermal paste and heat sink on the snap dragon cpu? I've seen other phones that put the paste there.

[@elRiku00]

Graphite strip goes over the cpu

[@TIMETECH07]

I think Sony phones are trying to achieve one thing: make components as big as possible. Just look at the Pro I's board, that thing's gigantic. And then we have the biggest Flex cable for the Type C port.

[@PBKreviews]

😀👍

[@j_a_a]

And they still have room for a Microsd slot and a headphone jack. Kinda crazy when other companies with orders of magnitude more R&D don't

[@j_a_a]

@Kanaba Nakamura just to make the phone a couple mils thinner 🤷

[@sadmanh0]

@@j_a_a they don't cause they want you to buy their wireless earbuds that have incredible profit margins

[@gabrielangelopico6556]

Great video... Great teardown... When it come to android phones, I'm more indulge into sony... @PBKReview, I have a question. Between Xperia1iii and Xperia5iii, which do you think has better thermal design... Thanks in advance...

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks. Honestly they are pretty much the same, cant say one is better than the other in that department.

[@gabrielangelopico6556]

@@PBKreviews Thanks a lot...

[@gabrielangelopico6556]

@@PBKreviews Hi PBK... I have seen your xperia 5 mark “2“ teardown... Great video... I have notice that the graphite sheet is much smaller in xperia 5 mark "3" compare to xperia 5 mark 2... Which do you think has better thermal management? The xperia 5 mark ii with cool SD865 or the xperia 5 mark iii with steamy SD888 cpu?

[@TonzTons-wy9qt]

❤❤❤ I love my sony 5 mark 2 still work find 🎉

[@rainsdoigens2524]

Thank you very much. Your detailed teardown was very helpful for changing the fingerprint sensor.

[@PBKreviews]

you're welcome 😀

[@Anastasios912]

How hard of a repair was that? My fingerprint sensor went bad and I'm considering replacing it. I've done battery replacements for phones and laptop screen/speaker replacements so I've done repairs before but I'm worried I'll screw this one up.

[@rainsdoigens2524]

@@Anastasios912 Hi, thanks to this video it wasn't hard for me and I'm not experienced in reparing cell phones. (Only tried it once before with limited success ;-)). If you follow the steps, organise the different screws, use alcohol to soften the battery adhesive it shoud be allright.

[@maheshsvlog]

i am waiting for this 😁

[@PBKreviews]

😀👍

[@pimpinal004]

Nice as always

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@blownupdogsify]

Are you guys planning to do one for the 5iv would be nice to see the motor. I have the phone and its the first Android phone I've ever used with decent haptics. Not as good as my iPhone 12 mini but not bad at all

[@PBKreviews]

Usually the sony videos don't get much views so not sure if I will be doing it. If I find one for a good price I will consider it.

[@zbigniew2628]

@@PBKreviews Can you recommend a way to find out, which battery type is in a smartphone? I mean li-po, li-ion and eventually quality of the battery, for example in xperia 10 IV. I was using your videos, because web is mess. Some sites says, that xperia 5 III has li-po...

[@nasirbhuiyan2871]

Sony Xperia 5mark 2 sudden death. No response on power. Even charging notification light is also no response mode while charging.Have any solution?

[@youngmoore8578]

I have the same thing. Sony gave me the finger because I'm in the US and mine is the international version. They wouldn't even look at it. And good luck finding someone local in Atlanta that's ever seen a Sony.... great vid btw.

[@homepaine6070]

same happened to me but for 5 mark 3. was working fine and suddenly black screen. is it possible to retrieve the internal data?

[@rbh2na]

Heatsink on mark III is so tiny compared to now a days phone, no wonder my xperia 5 iii overheats... This phone internally looks petty ngl, if they just used black flex cable and others thing in black color....

[@classic1625]

true. I have the 5 mark 3 too. 888 is a cooker of a chip and this phone does not have proper cooling for it.

[@rbh2na]

@@classic1625 using this phone for almost 2 years no problem what so ever beast of a compact phone...no cut-down featured live recent 5 V where there is no tele, in 5 iii there is dual focal length telephoto...Best compact phone ever made with all features same as the big one....

[@classic1625]

@@rbh2na True. Most complete camera system on a compact body. It is so fun to use. Love the stock camera app.

[@joksa-d225]

@PBKreviews Nice video bro! Can I ask you for favour. Can you tell me dimensions of xperia 5 ii and xperia 5 iii batteries. I would like to put 5iii battery inside 5ii,but I cant find dimensions of battery. Connector seems to be on nearly same place on both phones, also battery pinout is same. Thanks in advice!

[@kamider]

What has been the easiest phone to repair that you have disassembled?

[@PBKreviews]

Easiest of all time probably the galaxy S3 and those generation phones. More recent ones probably some of the budget poco phones.

[@googly2584]

Complex teardown that i have ever seen

[@PBKreviews]

yep, not as complex as the xperia pro-i though.

[@kamokenta]

I'm watching this video on my Xperia 5III 🙂

[@zbigniew2628]

Can Xperia 10 III be more rigid, thanks to the frames on the screen?

[@PBKreviews]

Probably, if it has a bigger border around the screen would help keep it more rigid and less of a chance of it breaking if dropped etc.

[@thenoob313]

5iii and 5ii display same? Can i use 5iii lcd panels on 5ii !

[@arx117]

My 5 III also suffers with green line

[@webears12]

Where do you sell your used teardown mobile? I want to buy

[@PBKreviews]

I either sell them locally or on eBay.

[@webears12]

@@PBKreviews can i have your ebay address?

[@PBKreviews]

@@webears12 search for this item number on ebay and you will see one of my listings. 144374574043

[@DavidNCali]

Hey bro.... This is too complicated for me... Where are you from? My phone has water damaged.. It worked for a few days, but now it's dead. Plugging in charger just do orange and red.... If I buy a screen replacement, can I send it to you for a repair? I will pay... My phone has images and personal stuff in it, and I need it back.. Alibaba is selling a screen replacement for $230... I already tear it down, and now, I don't know how to put back the vibrate motor... I don't want to make it worse.. I know it can be fix.. Please help buddy...

[@PBKreviews]

Hi. the problem with water damage is that your not supposed to attempt to use it or else it can short parts in the phone like the main board. You need to take it apart and dry out any water n clean corrosion before attempting to use. So did you try plugging the replacement screen to the phone to see if it works? you don't need to put the entire phone back together, just plug the new screen to the board and then connect the battery cable and see if you can get it to power on and work. if not, chances are your board is bad.

[@xiansaysana]

I cracked my back glass battery cover anyone have link to get a new one? (In canada preferably)

[@PBKreviews]

Here is a link for one, but its not in canada, ships from china. www.ebay.com/itm/374152707544?hash=item571d3d3dd8:g:C50AAOSwy~FiuZeZ&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsDa1zXdqUnEB3hn4qUjpoZm4k5crJcZT7R%2BjvAURynnMA5QMPmb8fRkOsttxnTEAuo%2F9B3zkqKXZeFMxxCLstKHIRq%2BMyHB6Tb%2FIYpfZnvpVTZwj9o0Rc%2FiVTKWaCHlJV%2Bxi5CsuCOKnriBMGpJSOP7eGdi3RWJQlDsEIT21wEFwPqLrOogO6uM2b5m3ySo95ItxXOQbstS0Hz44gz8G6F4zccnD8ZFHoDVqtL0L5v%2Fk%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5qKvMHaYA

[@willcarter7079]

Thank you

[@PBKreviews]

You're welcome

[@TrigrH]

What screen protector is that?

[@PBKreviews]

Mr. Shield Glass 3 Pack screen protector

[@liv0003]

Interesting 👍

[@goldrixmedia6415]

pls how can i get screen Sony Xperia 5 III

[@tn.4910]

why bro ? green line issue?

[@chipthusnapdragon8gen2]

Hay lắm

[@PBKreviews]

Thanks!

[@MuhammadSalman-is6qs]

Good

[@PBKreviews]

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[@ahmedyoussf4844]

You come to me for your efforts... Please order one. Available dubbed translation. For all languages. I follow you from Egypt.

[@PBKreviews]

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[@LabArlyn]

This is the most eco friendly phone I've know so far

[@PBKreviews]

😀✌

[@snackman94]

How is it eco-friendly?

[@user-R2as8orG]

Really, the weakest LED flash I've ever see in a smartphone. Old Nokia N series had a more powerful and could successfully serve as a handheld flashlight. This what Sony has put in its smartphones is just a joke, really bad joke.

[@PBKreviews]

I didn't test out the flash, but I would have thought it would be decent.

[@user-R2as8orG]

@@PBKreviews Unfortunately it is not. While a single flash for photos may still be enough, the function of constant illumination (for example, when shooting a video) is not. The flux of the emitted light is too weak and too scattered. Flashlight option in Sony's new flagship phones is something like going back to the days when the only source of light at dusk were candles, or kerosene lamps ;) There isn't a lot of video footage on YT (if there is one at all) showing how bad the LED flash is. In your video at least we can see why it's so bad...

[@PBKreviews]

@@user-R2as8orG 👍

[@user-R2as8orG]

@Veedo So maybe you should, if you are going to use the capabilities of the device, in terms of photos or filming. Illuminating the scene with another smartphone with a much more powerful led flasch, the quality of the recorded image by this and similar models of Sony smartphones is really gigantically better. It is difficult to understand the decision of Sony's designers, especially since they devoted so much time and work to create original and very extensive applications for taking photos and films - completely underestimating the issue of lighting the scene. Using the phone as a handheld flashlight is of course a less important addition, although in some situations very, very useful. If in this case we get an effect worse than the one that was available in over 10 years old devices, then the criticism is most justified - considering that we are talking about a completely new, current device, for a lot of money.

[@user-R2as8orG]

@Veedo If you don't care, you don't have to decide at all - you just take what you stumble over, walking ahead, because you don't care. I care because I'm using it.

[@diuran1919]

cooling system is almost none exist thats why all they smartphones are overheating mehh.

[@PBKreviews]

Generally yeah but this one has a large area of 3D Graphite which is just as good at transferring heat as a vapor chamber.

[@theviper21]

@@PBKreviews so is there any heat issue while playing and watching movies? Wanted to get this phone but thinking twice cause of the sd888 heat issues. My last Xperia was the Z5c with SD810 and it runs freakin hot everytime I play. Want my phone to last a few yrs aswell. Still rocking a Pixel 2 which is turning 5 yrs old already and still runs good except for the battery.

[@saniakshay12]

@@theviper21 I watched a few movies on Netflix. No real heating issues. Only when heavy gaming or using cinema pro feature

[@zurammaster]

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