@Daniel Vipin the Vibration Motor is pretty nice. Its pretty near the one from iphones but Not the same. Never testet it in 120 hz only, using it mostly in the dynamic mode. But i can use it 1 day witout charging with moderate use. But the battery charges very fast with the 30 watt charger
@@sdsfghr sir i wanna know how's the performance? the camera? have you tried to play genshin impact? is the touch verry responsive? im sorry for asking many question, im planning to buy this phone hopefully i would not ended up regreting buying this phone.. please tell me ur honest experience in using this phone.thanks in advance
@@boyyoutube7939 Phone is very fast, genshin Impact you can Play easily with highest settings (but the Phone could be very hot up to 45 degrees with bumper). Touch is very nice. If you using a big Phone actually it could take some time to habituate to this Compact size. I bought this Phone because of the Compact size headphone jack and the very fast Performance.
Excellent teardown, brief and very informative. Love the monotone! Impressed that you take the time to freely reply to comments and questions. Subscribed!
I had a zenfone 2, kudos to Asus for making a phone that's easy to replace its defective parts like speaker, charging ports, power switch, volume and camera. And zenfone 8 looks easy to repair to.
@@dearoo4814 not sure, I don't usually play much games on phones. However any phone with the screen on and game running for 2 hours will definitely heat up. Its a normal operation of a phones build design to draw out heat from inside away from components. When the phone lags or drops frames, then you will know if its overheating or not handling the game or task.
I was able to replace the battery in my zenfone 8 thanks to this guide! 🎉 ... But boy did they use a lot of glue to make sure the battery cannot be removed easily. Planned obsolescence at its peak!
Yup, you can use isopropyl alcohol as well and apply to the sides of the battery and let it sit for 30 seconds so it gets underneath and eats away at the adhesive making it easier to pry off.
Thanks a lot for this video. I want to replace only the battery since its lost capacity over time. Is it possible to replace the battery already at 0:55 (after disconnecting all the flat-cables on top + graphite film of course) or must it be "fully disasembled" like shown in the video?
Once you have access to disconnecting the battery cables and other cables in the way, you can replace the battery, you don't have to take apart the entire phone.
@@PBKreviews me again. Forgot to ask you this: can I place thin thermal pad (0.5mm) I usually use for cooling GPU card's VRAM and VRM? If it is doable, where should I put it? I ask this because I read in many forums that this phone heats a lot due to powerful SD888 and causing power spike to the battery. Thermal paste and thermal pad are every PC component's BFF but I don't know about phone..
This video helped me now the third time keeping my zenfone alive. Battery, then Camera and now the charging port replaced. If only the manufacturer would keep updating the software 😢
Thanks for the teardown! Nice work and explanations. You seem to really enjoy your work. Congrats! Just got my ZenFone 8 this week. I was hesitant to buy a new phone since my Huawei P9 (Leica) was almost irreplaceble. 4 years old and the old-fucker is still running ok, though it started to hinder me more frequently due to the old Android 7.0, under-performance in modern apps (3GB RAM) and the used battery that needed more frequent charging. The ZenFone 8 checked all my boxes, and I am very satisfied with its size, performance, cameras, 3.5mm audio jack, display. At 5.9" this is a tad bigger than my old P9, but its truly next gen, haha :-) Very happy with this phone, go Asus and Sony with the smaller sized flagship devices! I really don't get the 6.6"-6.7" flagships nowadays. I don't carry a purse nor a bag, I wear the phone in my pockets, sometimes my backpocket when road cycling. Cannot carry a phablet with me all day long. I was tented to go with an iPhone just because of their smaller size. Maybe next time ^_^
Thank you and you're welcome. Yea I guess it's dependent on each persons needs and use for the devices. I personally would not need something like a galaxy z fold but prefer a large screen to be able to read my emails and answer comments as well as view videos etc.
I love this phone! Thx for the disassembly video. Makes me understand this marvelous piece of engineering. Brilliant ASUS. And also its thermal management is so good that there is little to none thermal throttling happening as it's able to take away the heat away from the chip to the back of the phone which we experience the heating up of the back of the phone. Hope ASUS keeps it up with the innovation on the phones and return their Zen philosophy.
Just got mine this week. I was hesitant to buy a new phone since my Huawei P9 (Leica) was almost irreplaceble. The ZenFone 8 checked all my boxes, and I am very satisfied with its size, performance, cameras, 3.5mm audio jack, display. At 5.9" this is a tad bigger than my old P9, but its truly next gen, haha :-) Very happy with this phone, go Asus and Sony with the smaller sized flagship devices! Really don't get the 6.6"-6.7" flagships nowadays. I don't carry a purse nor a bag, I wear the phone in my pockets, sometimes my backpocket when road cycling. Cannot carry a phablet with me all day long. I was almost tented to go with an iPhone just because of their smaller size. Maybe next time ^_^
@@StefanAndreiRosu Thanks for sharing your experience. Could you please tell me if you faced any battery issues ? For example battery drain and battery overheating ?
@@rohitmukherjee8516 , no overheating thus far. Then again I don't play games nor consume lots of video on my mobile. The battery is decent but nothing to write home about. Guess the SD888 could use more than 4000mAh. All in all I'm pleased .
@@StefanAndreiRosu I can't understand the crazy sizes for most people either! I love iPhone 5S size (currently using a 2016 SE). I'm also considering the 12 Mini for its size, but I really want the Zenfone 8's headphone jack, fingerprint scanner etc. Just wish the Zenfone 8 could compete with the 12 Mini in size.
@@MishMoves by today's standards, the 8 is small 😂 You also get a 30W charger, a cable and a hard case, plus 120Hz display. This bothered me about the new iPhones. You have to pay extra for the full package that comes w/ other brands.
Great teardown, easy to follow. Is the hard drive integrated into the mobo? After 3 years my zenfone 8 is unresponsive, lots of threads saying mobo replacement is the solution so im wondering if i will lose my data
Thank you for the video! I just needed to see the process for replacing the broken back cover of my Zenfone 8, and you explained it perfectly. God bless you!😉
I have broken rear camera glass cover (which is part of back cover). It is easy to replace this part on back cover? And second question. Which adhesive should I use for back cover during assembling? Thank you.
The camera lens cover glass is held down with adhesive, so you can heat it up and pry it off without having to remove the back cover. As for applying new adhesive, if the replacement lens cover doesn't come with adhesive already on it or provided, you can watch my video i did on how to apply new adhesive for smartphones and you will get an idea. Here is a link i found for the replacement lens cover part www.fixshop.eu/nahradne-diely-asus-zenfone-asus-zenfone-8-zs590ks/asus-zenfone-8-zs590ks-rear-camera-lens-13010-04460100/
@@TomasCzechia hey! I also got a broken camera glass cover. Did you manage to repair it without removing the back cover? Did you use a heat gun? How did you apply the adhesive on the replacement glass cover?
Just replaced the back glass on mine and while removing the old adhesive I rubbed part of the ribbon cable for the volume / power button off. I was able to use a paper clip to connect the trace and turn the phone back on, surprisingly. Is there some sort of material i could use to more permanently connect the trace that got rubbed off? The volume button still works so its only the trace for the power button. I purchased a whole new midframe for the phone because for some reason the power button ribbon cable is almost impossible to get, other than a few EU sites that charge $25+ for shipping to the USA. The midframe comes with that ribbon cable. From what it looks like I am guessing that i would need to remove the front LCD to change it, which means breaking the front LCD.
It doesn't look like its routed through the mid frame. Its just adhered to the midframe/back of the screen. The corners of the flex (where the contact points are that the board sits on) seem slightly tucked behind the frame but once you peel it up and it should come out. Also the parts where the clickers are, there is a rubber gasket covering it in the frame. Removing the gasket should allow you to peel/pull that portion out of the frame as well. So you don't need to remove the screen.
I accidentally pressed my SIM Card ejector tool into the bottom mic next to the SIM tray. I pressed into it until I realized nothing was happening, is it still okay and water proof?
I wasn't expecting a Heatpipe as it's a cut-down version of the Zenfone 8 Flip...Also looking forward to Zenfone 8 Flip teardown ... Thumbs up for the Video Dude 👍
It is my pleasure to take a look at your beautiful videos .. I noticed that when removing the back camera it was very easy .. My question to you sir, if you have X-Ray Vision filter will it be so complicated ?? When connected to the camera ..
hello thank you for the great video!! How do you detach the vibrationsmotor? and how do you glue it again? do you just use b7000 glue? is there something special I need to be careful of ?
usually the vibrator motors are held down with some adhesive (double sided tape like adhesive). so you can use a replacement adhesive n cut it down to shape. b7000 can be used but better to stick with adhesive tape. Only thing you need to do is apply heat to loosen the adhesive so you can pry it off easier and be careful to not tear or damage the flex cable when peeling it off
I like this phone, but I am hesitant to buy one due to issue regarding ram dump issue circulating online. is the problem have solution or fixed by asus already? kinda scared ending up with a brick phone. Thank you
@PBK how durable is this phone? I'm debating with myself between the xperia 5 iii and this. my previous 2 xperias lasted 4+ years without any breakings (they simply got old) one time it fell from the roof without damage. the new xperia simply costs a lot so I'm considering getting this
Hi, I didn't have it for a long period of time to really get a feel of how durable it is, but during the short time I had it, it seemed like a solid device.
Thanks for the clear and concise video. Can you suggest anywhere else to source parts? I'm looking for the USB-C charging port with attached ribbon. Not available via the link in your notes. Cheers.
Great video and great phone. I love my Asus 8 and now I love it even more since I dont have to take the screen off, probably ruining it, to fix it in the future.
Thanks for a great video throughout. I actually just wanna replace the back cover, as it's shattered. Is there a chance of doing that without buying the original adhesive, which is sold separately for some goddamn reason and costs pretty penny?
There are a lot of listings with adhesive pre attached to the back so you just peel off the cover and apply to the phone. Here is one for example: www.ebay.com/itm/315027840321?itmmeta=01HRS56TTW5XMBKTDFKBFWV0J8&hash=item49591f5d41:g:ZA8AAOSwHctleUUV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Gk6znRTxC%2FVD1TfllXnL%2FMmlPTcr61iYENPuHzPVxUD8gEmuqg9BQg%2B3I8dIL5hxbssx7H7C4CxcTtEiwetH%2B6yDmK1o5sP8b2N528CHK3N6vmolbPg6vXI%2F1bxn7pAEFYdJyocHEZXTS6QbX4%2FFvCwTiLlPfclGIvQCHGRkr7zj30ChidgMvz6GBJarQUSUkGnik6xTOzqnZjM7SJY1wQk0da0Wz6uz4n0TmIxRRiNMjBtXIbOMPa0Yf1zko5sAaWzWEFDL5RVSXA1jWOEJs7Yh7q4fUjjN15zQ%2BAyyfsP%7Ctkp%3ABFBMxK2bpcZj
Great video, kudos! At what part of the disassembly is it possible to remove the power and volume buttons? Asking because I have a broken/smashed volume button that needs replacement
Hi, thanks. You can gain access to the flex cable for the button clickers once you remove the motherboard but to actually remove the physical buttons, you would need to pry the screen off as well since the access to the removing the physical buttons is from the screen side. But you would still need to probably remove the flex cable with clickers for the buttons to make room in that slot to be able to remove it from the other side. However if you don't have a broken screen, keep in mind prying your screen of has a high risk of damaging or breaking the screen so you might need to have that replaced as well.
Hey, thanks for sharing this video. Do you have any idea how to replace the volume button. I have opened the back cover, taken off the main board. But haven’t seen anyway can reach the volume button
You can pull out the rubber cover that is in the frame covering the cable, and then gently peel off the volume/power flex from the frame and remove it, then if I am not mistaken you can either pull out or push in the buttons to remove them but not 100% sure since sometimes they require prying off the screen on some phones. If its not clicking or its clicking but not registering, most likely you would only need to replace the flex cable and not the actual key.
Great guide, it helped me replace the broken back cover. Unfortunately now the camera app is not working, only WhatsApp can access it. Is it a known problem and is there a fix? I did transfer the small pcb to the new cover.
You just replaced the back cover? I don't see why the camera app would stop working if the back cover is only replaced. Check the camera cable and make sure it is connected properly. Also backup your data and do a factory reset to see if the software is the issue.
I reconnected the camera but it still wouldn't work. I suspect that the fall which broke the back might have broken the camera too. Looking online one of the two back cameras failing is not an isolated incident. I have now ordered a replacement camera module, hopefully it helps.
Its available on ebay, but pretty expensive right now. (www.ebay.com/itm/393380040414?hash=item5b97470ede:g:HZQAAOSwA7pguhTj) you can also try contacting asus and see if they offer repair service for it.
Amazing disassembly! I've got this phone too but sadly it fell out of my pocket and 5he screen doesn't work... Do you know how much it will cost me to replace the screen by repairing it from Asus?
The reason they say that is because when you pry off the battery, they deem it not reusable due to the fact if it has bends or warps it would make the battery not function to its fullest potential. However you can use isopropyl alcohol and apply some around the sides of the battery and let it sit for 30 seconds so it eats away at the adhesive underneath making it easier to pry off, thus reducing the potential damage that can be caused to the battery. As long as your careful should be fine. But in general I don't see the need to remove the battery since its not in the way of anything that would prevent access to the part you want replaced. When it comes to the screen though, they are correct about that, because from the looks of it, you can remove and replace the flex cable for the buttons after removing the motherboard, but the actual physical buttons look to be removable from the front of the frame when the screen is removed, so prying the screen off poses a very high chance of damaging or breaking it etc. Some buttons can be removed by pulling them directly out of the frame but not all so not sure if these can be pulled out without taking the phone apart or not. If yours are broken or damaged and you don't care, you can try pulling them out of their sockets from the outside to see if they will come off. Then you can push in the replacement one.
Thank you for nice video! I would like to know if all microphones can be replaced? I have some problems when speakerphone mode is active during a call, each time person on other side of the line hears himself like echoes, some robotic voice like signal excitation and interference . How to find out which one is crappy/defected? Mic's test in asus utility passes tests OK (there are few seconds my voice is recording and then played for each MIC. Is there are some MIC's controller or some unit on mainboard which operate them?
The mic's are soldered onto the main board and bottom sub board so they would require de soldering to remove them to replace. Or for the bottom sub board which is the main mic, the sub board can be replaced. The secondary mic on top would probably be the one which is active as well during speaker phone.
Hi, after a display replacement, do you know if it is necessary to a calibration of the finger print sensor? Because it doesn't work after the replacement.
As others have commented, EXCELLENT video! My touchscreen -- and therefore my Zenfone 8 -- is non-op after I dropped it which resulted in very fine cracks in top corner of the glass. Can you or anyone advise whether I should replace the full digitizer with frame or just the glass? I lack the expertise to determine whether only the glass or also the LCD and other parts were damaged. Most of the screens on amazon seem to come with the frame, described as: "AMOLED LCD Screen for Asus Zenfone 8 ZS590KS Digitizer Full Assembly with Frame." I imagine they are not OEM Asus parts but they are around USD 115. (Note: the glass alone does not seem to be less expensive although I have no idea if it is harder or easier to replace just the glass)
Great video! Quick question: Do you remember at what stage/when it is possible to replace the volume button? I got it bent inward on the middle somehow, and now it's stuck to adjusting volume up (Software volume up/down still works).
@@sergiomarques1133 Can confirm, it worked excellent. Applied preassure gradually until function started to return. Perfect'ish again after a couple of tries with gradually increasing the force.
It connects to the charger port flex cable and it's attached to the back of the screen, you would need to pry off the screen to gain access to it in addition to taking the phone apart to disconnect the cable.
@@PBKreviews Hi thanks for the video. After a display replacement, the finger print doesn't work. Do you know if i had to reset the phone or what i can do? the finger print glow if i touch it, but it doesn't vibrat.
@@thomasa1653 im curious if you found your response somewhere ? because i have the same problem. Maybe i failed to connect well some component but witch one ? :D
Hey my front glass of the asus zenfone 8 cracked. The LCD is still completely fine and useable. Is it still possible to repair? Since the phones LCD is glued to the front frame which I need to take off the LCD and replace the front frame.
Hi, very useful videos! My dubt is the real presence of the ois mechanism on this specific smartphone. Do you have notice that? May be good to push with some small pliers the optic to show the presence of ois or the lack of it on each camera modules every teardown. Thanks
So how are the internal thermals of this phone?will it perform good under slightly higher thermals? Compared to others? It carries a ip68 rating so that part is covered well? And phone structure will be durable right?
Has enough thermal paste and cooling to keep it running pretty smooth. Also has adequate measures in place (strong adhesive, gasket around openings and ports) for the ip68. Phone should be pretty solid, but both front and back are glass, so dropping it would have a strong chance of cracking either one.
Crap... Started disassembly and paused after each step. Step 2 "remove the backplate". Backplate breaks. I am confused. The video continues "here's the view of the *glass* backplate". Dang it! Everything else - worked like a charm.
You don't need to replace the frame, but makes for a much easier screen replacement if you get a screen and frame combo that is pre attached. If not, the screen is held down with adhesive and once you take the phone apart, you can heat it up and pry the screen of the midframe.
Hi I accidentally put the SIM tool inside the mic hole just next to the SIM eject tray have I damaged the water resistance or the mic in anyway? Please confirm thanks
Hi, you should be fine. The mic sits above or bellow the hole and usually the filter is at an angle with the hole as well, even if it got peirced, the hole would be small and would not pose too much of a risk.
Is the mic situated right at the end of the hole or is it tucked away to the side away from the mic hole like other phones? Please confirm just want to know if I damaged the water resistance or the actual mic in anyway I heard from jerryrigeverything that most phones have the actual mic to the side so it's no where near the hole I wondered if it's the same case here? Thanks
@@ripzy1234 hi, yes the mic sits above or below the hole depending on what side your looking at the phone from. So the mic would not be damaged. Most filters also sit at an angle but some sit in front of the hole, but even if the filter got a small hole in it, its so small so I really don't think it would pose much risk.
@@PBKreviews as long as it's not directly at the end of the hole as I was worried I may have punctured the water resistance or the actual mic hardware however if you're saying it's above the hole and not at the end of it that's good news so thanks for that. Was wondering what you meant by filter? Is it at an angle in the case of the ZenFone 8?
I've had this phone for one month and have just cracked the top left front glass over the front facing camera. I have heard that I can just replace the glass, as the touch screen and LED panel is still functioning. Is this true? I have had a look online for just the front glass component, but I am having trouble finding any. could you or anybody else help point me in the right direction please?
No the glass itself is not user replaceable. Its glued to the screen and requires special tools/machines to do the job. Some people mickey mouse it but the chance of cracking the screen or damaging it when trying to pry the old glass off on top of re gluing a new one and having dust under it and touch being off etc is just not worth it. You would need to replace the complete screen assembly.
@@PBKreviews Thank you so much for your reply. Your response was what I expected to be honest, after watching some videos of it being performed, It seems very fiddly. I use the zenfone for work only now, as I have the new pixel 6 pro for my personal toy. I can live with the screen damage as it is, so long as I can prevent the cracks from getting worse. Then maybe I'll replace the screen at a later date, If the prices drop more. I'm fairly confident of replacing the screen myself, as I have a few old phones that I have been practicing on, taking apart and putting back together
Hey man..i know its been a while since you posted this video..but i hope you will reply me..i had a problem which when i am video call with someone..the person couldn't hear my voice clearly and they said that they hear the internal sound of the phone while videocall..when i am watching reels on ig..they hear it so loud..but they couldn't hear my voice clearly or my voice is just so trash..it happens when last time i changed my battery and backglass..and right now the sound of my speaker feels like coming out from the camera part..oh btw..when im on video call and not watching or hearing anything..the sound is a little bit better..but still worse..hahah
There is a secondary microphone on the small blue board on the back glass by the camera bezel. Make sure you transfer that board over to your replacement back glass and that the back glass is seated properly so that boards contacts touch the main board contacts to give it signal. I'm assuming that mic is not being activated for noise cancellation and thus giving you this issue.
The ram is on top of the processor @2:53 in the video. The storage would be another chip that is soldered onto the board under one of the shields, not sure which one. Probably next to the processor somewhere that is covered by the metal shield.
I usually base phones which are bad to terrible between 1-5 on difficulty and design, and 6-10 for average to easiest and good design. So if the phone is not completely un-repairable or a has a design that is just so complicated that it's not worth touching, then I would rate it on the second tier starting from 6-10.
You will probably have to take the phone apart and gently try to lift up and pull the sub board where the sim reader is while you try to push the ejector tool to pull the sim tray from the reader. But be careful since you can damage or break the sim reader pins. Worst case, you will have to replace that sub board.
Thanks for tearing down this compact phone, been searching for it since ASUS announcement. Not really impressed with the internal structure but understandable due to limited space of the phone body.
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! But... Mother fuckers.... I bought this phone because I really wanted to support Asus and the zenfone lineup. Love to have small, powerful phones. But never did I expect them to have constructed this at Apple level difficulty to replace the battery. On my previous LG G6, removing the battery was much easier. The fact that you gave this 7/10 really shows how terrible the self-repair designs of today's phones really is. Why cant they make the battery and charging ports the easiest to access, because those are the two things failing first.
Not sure what video you are watching but i did not unplug the battery last, as soon as I had access to unplugging the battery, it was the first thing I unplugged before disconnecting the rest of the cables and parts. 😀
Its supposed to be a technical video to help people do repairs and see build quality etc. Its not meant to be fun n games. Plus I cant help the fact that I am very mono tone. :)
Update: when i asked asus to repair due to design fault, they declined at first. After my thorough explanation and claim that it is due to well known problem with proof links in my email, i got my phone repaired by Asus free of charge.
@@slowiedoviewait fr? My phone poofed a month ago with a flashing red light only when charger is connected. Looked it up and it's about the battery being completely dead. I think it's disconnected somehow, hoping to fix myself but idk if asus will fix it. Did you have the same issue?
Using this Phone since Yesterday and i loved It! Thx for the disassembly!
You're welcome!
@Daniel Vipin the Vibration Motor is pretty nice. Its pretty near the one from iphones but Not the same. Never testet it in 120 hz only, using it mostly in the dynamic mode. But i can use it 1 day witout charging with moderate use. But the battery charges very fast with the 30 watt charger
@Daniel Vipin a solid thud. It has a linear Vibration Motor, which is known for beeing in highend Smartphones.
@@sdsfghr sir i wanna know how's the performance? the camera? have you tried to play genshin impact? is the touch verry responsive? im sorry for asking many question, im planning to buy this phone hopefully i would not ended up regreting buying this phone.. please tell me ur honest experience in using this phone.thanks in advance
@@boyyoutube7939 Phone is very fast, genshin Impact you can Play easily with highest settings (but the Phone could be very hot up to 45 degrees with bumper). Touch is very nice. If you using a big Phone actually it could take some time to habituate to this Compact size. I bought this Phone because of the Compact size headphone jack and the very fast Performance.
Excellent teardown, brief and very informative. Love the monotone! Impressed that you take the time to freely reply to comments and questions. Subscribed!
Thank you, I appreciate it. Most people don't like the monotone haha, surprised to find someone who does.
I had a zenfone 2, kudos to Asus for making a phone that's easy to replace its defective parts like speaker, charging ports, power switch, volume and camera. And zenfone 8 looks easy to repair to.
Seems like there are a lot of easily replaceable components (example: headphone jack and the charging port) excluding the battery.
yea most parts should be fairly easy to replace.
@@PBKreviews is there any e major heating issues while playing genshin impact on high settings for 2 hours please reply
@@dearoo4814 not sure, I don't usually play much games on phones. However any phone with the screen on and game running for 2 hours will definitely heat up. Its a normal operation of a phones build design to draw out heat from inside away from components. When the phone lags or drops frames, then you will know if its overheating or not handling the game or task.
@Wurzel Tee yea as mentioned in the video, isopropyl alcohol can be used.
why not the battery? o.o
I was able to replace the battery in my zenfone 8 thanks to this guide! 🎉
... But boy did they use a lot of glue to make sure the battery cannot be removed easily. Planned obsolescence at its peak!
Yup, you can use isopropyl alcohol as well and apply to the sides of the battery and let it sit for 30 seconds so it gets underneath and eats away at the adhesive making it easier to pry off.
Thanks a lot for this video. I want to replace only the battery since its lost capacity over time.
Is it possible to replace the battery already at 0:55 (after disconnecting all the flat-cables on top + graphite film of course) or must it be "fully disasembled" like shown in the video?
Once you have access to disconnecting the battery cables and other cables in the way, you can replace the battery, you don't have to take apart the entire phone.
@@PBKreviews Thanks, i will give it a try! ❤
exactly what I was wondering, thank you!
1st! Nice teardown video tho
Thanks!
This is a perfect example of hardware teardown video. Might wanna take a look at your channel. Great job!
Thanks! 😀
@@PBKreviews me again. Forgot to ask you this: can I place thin thermal pad (0.5mm) I usually use for cooling GPU card's VRAM and VRM? If it is doable, where should I put it? I ask this because I read in many forums that this phone heats a lot due to powerful SD888 and causing power spike to the battery. Thermal paste and thermal pad are every PC component's BFF but I don't know about phone..
Such a clean interior for a small phone with top specs, nice work Asus. Ordered mine today.
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This video helped me now the third time keeping my zenfone alive. Battery, then Camera and now the charging port replaced. If only the manufacturer would keep updating the software 😢
but it still getting updates. Last one was a month ago.
Thanks for the teardown! Nice work and explanations. You seem to really enjoy your work. Congrats!
Just got my ZenFone 8 this week. I was hesitant to buy a new phone since my Huawei P9 (Leica) was almost irreplaceble. 4 years old and the old-fucker is still running ok, though it started to hinder me more frequently due to the old Android 7.0, under-performance in modern apps (3GB RAM) and the used battery that needed more frequent charging.
The ZenFone 8 checked all my boxes, and I am very satisfied with its size, performance, cameras, 3.5mm audio jack, display. At 5.9" this is a tad bigger than my old P9, but its truly next gen, haha :-) Very happy with this phone, go Asus and Sony with the smaller sized flagship devices!
I really don't get the 6.6"-6.7" flagships nowadays. I don't carry a purse nor a bag, I wear the phone in my pockets, sometimes my backpocket when road cycling. Cannot carry a phablet with me all day long. I was tented to go with an iPhone just because of their smaller size. Maybe next time ^_^
Thank you and you're welcome. Yea I guess it's dependent on each persons needs and use for the devices. I personally would not need something like a galaxy z fold but prefer a large screen to be able to read my emails and answer comments as well as view videos etc.
@@PBKreviews , that makes total sense, yes. In my case, I prefer to do these actions using my PC, and use the mobile for DMs, calls, Uber :-)
I love this phone! Thx for the disassembly video. Makes me understand this marvelous piece of engineering. Brilliant ASUS.
And also its thermal management is so good that there is little to none thermal throttling happening as it's able to take away the heat away from the chip to the back of the phone which we experience the heating up of the back of the phone.
Hope ASUS keeps it up with the innovation on the phones and return their Zen philosophy.
You're welcome!
ASUS has made a masterpiece budget compact flagship phone !
Just got mine this week. I was hesitant to buy a new phone since my Huawei P9 (Leica) was almost irreplaceble. The ZenFone 8 checked all my boxes, and I am very satisfied with its size, performance, cameras, 3.5mm audio jack, display. At 5.9" this is a tad bigger than my old P9, but its truly next gen, haha :-) Very happy with this phone, go Asus and Sony with the smaller sized flagship devices!
Really don't get the 6.6"-6.7" flagships nowadays. I don't carry a purse nor a bag, I wear the phone in my pockets, sometimes my backpocket when road cycling. Cannot carry a phablet with me all day long. I was almost tented to go with an iPhone just because of their smaller size. Maybe next time ^_^
@@StefanAndreiRosu Thanks for sharing your experience. Could you please tell me if you faced any battery issues ? For example battery drain and battery overheating ?
@@rohitmukherjee8516 , no overheating thus far. Then again I don't play games nor consume lots of video on my mobile. The battery is decent but nothing to write home about. Guess the SD888 could use more than 4000mAh. All in all I'm pleased .
@@StefanAndreiRosu I can't understand the crazy sizes for most people either! I love iPhone 5S size (currently using a 2016 SE). I'm also considering the 12 Mini for its size, but I really want the Zenfone 8's headphone jack, fingerprint scanner etc. Just wish the Zenfone 8 could compete with the 12 Mini in size.
@@MishMoves by today's standards, the 8 is small 😂 You also get a 30W charger, a cable and a hard case, plus 120Hz display. This bothered me about the new iPhones. You have to pay extra for the full package that comes w/ other brands.
Great teardown, easy to follow. Is the hard drive integrated into the mobo? After 3 years my zenfone 8 is unresponsive, lots of threads saying mobo replacement is the solution so im wondering if i will lose my data
Thanks. Yes the ROM or storage is soldered to the main board, so you would lose your data.
it's supposed to be 4000mAh, but the text on the battery says 3835mAh. is it the rated capacity?
There are both the rated and the typical capacity written on the battery. The typical is 4000mAh.
Thanks so much! I was able to replace the broken screen on my phone with the indispensable help from your video!!!! Much appreciated.
👍 you're welcome
That is one honking big heatpipe. And it's surprisingly modular compared to other flagship phones.
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Excellent guidance and very professional
👍 Thanks
Thank you for the video! I just needed to see the process for replacing the broken back cover of my Zenfone 8, and you explained it perfectly. God bless you!😉
Glad it was helpful :)
Will it ruin ip67/68 after that?
Yes, you would need to install a new original pre cut adhesive strip made for the phone to retain the ip rating/feature.
I have broken rear camera glass cover (which is part of back cover). It is easy to replace this part on back cover? And second question. Which adhesive should I use for back cover during assembling? Thank you.
The camera lens cover glass is held down with adhesive, so you can heat it up and pry it off without having to remove the back cover. As for applying new adhesive, if the replacement lens cover doesn't come with adhesive already on it or provided, you can watch my video i did on how to apply new adhesive for smartphones and you will get an idea. Here is a link i found for the replacement lens cover part www.fixshop.eu/nahradne-diely-asus-zenfone-asus-zenfone-8-zs590ks/asus-zenfone-8-zs590ks-rear-camera-lens-13010-04460100/
@@PBKreviews Thank you very much for fast reply!
@@TomasCzechia hey! I also got a broken camera glass cover. Did you manage to repair it without removing the back cover? Did you use a heat gun? How did you apply the adhesive on the replacement glass cover?
Thx buddy for making this video 😌
You're welcome
Thanks for the tear down video.I would personally rate this ZenFone 8,the best android compact phone,at the moment 👍.(R)!!!™
You're welcome. Yea its a well built phone.
Well no there are ramdump problems bricking this phone after fiew months
@@ptaku2007Fire months?
@@cool_bug_facts my phone switch words randomly i corrected it
Just replaced the back glass on mine and while removing the old adhesive I rubbed part of the ribbon cable for the volume / power button off. I was able to use a paper clip to connect the trace and turn the phone back on, surprisingly. Is there some sort of material i could use to more permanently connect the trace that got rubbed off? The volume button still works so its only the trace for the power button. I purchased a whole new midframe for the phone because for some reason the power button ribbon cable is almost impossible to get, other than a few EU sites that charge $25+ for shipping to the USA. The midframe comes with that ribbon cable. From what it looks like I am guessing that i would need to remove the front LCD to change it, which means breaking the front LCD.
It doesn't look like its routed through the mid frame. Its just adhered to the midframe/back of the screen. The corners of the flex (where the contact points are that the board sits on) seem slightly tucked behind the frame but once you peel it up and it should come out. Also the parts where the clickers are, there is a rubber gasket covering it in the frame. Removing the gasket should allow you to peel/pull that portion out of the frame as well. So you don't need to remove the screen.
I accidentally pressed my SIM Card ejector tool into the bottom mic next to the SIM tray. I pressed into it until I realized nothing was happening, is it still okay and water proof?
Hi, yes you will be fine. Both the mic and rubber gasket/filter are seated above the hole so they would not be damaged.
Like a letter "L" shape passage? so the sim ejector will not directly hit the mic sir?
@@ronellomibao9205 yes exactly👍
Thank you so much sir!! ;)
@@ronellomibao9205 honestly i did the same thing lol
I wasn't expecting a Heatpipe as it's a cut-down version of the Zenfone 8 Flip...Also looking forward to Zenfone 8 Flip teardown ... Thumbs up for the Video Dude 👍
Thanks! Yea its nice to see they took the extra step. Also have the zenfone 8 flip teardown up, you can check it out.
Thanks!! I just replaced my screen successfully using this video!
You're welcome!
sir, Where is this test point device located?
It is my pleasure to take a look at your beautiful videos ..
I noticed that when removing the back camera it was very easy ..
My question to you sir, if you have X-Ray Vision filter will it be so complicated ?? When connected to the camera ..
Thank you. Not sure what you are asking though. Let me know.
hello thank you for the great video!! How do you detach the vibrationsmotor? and how do you glue it again? do you just use b7000 glue? is there something special I need to be careful of ?
usually the vibrator motors are held down with some adhesive (double sided tape like adhesive). so you can use a replacement adhesive n cut it down to shape. b7000 can be used but better to stick with adhesive tape. Only thing you need to do is apply heat to loosen the adhesive so you can pry it off easier and be careful to not tear or damage the flex cable when peeling it off
I like this phone, but I am hesitant to buy one due to issue regarding ram dump issue circulating online. is the problem have solution or fixed by asus already? kinda scared ending up with a brick phone. Thank you
Not sure, I have not herd about that, first time I am hearing it.
@PBK how durable is this phone?
I'm debating with myself between the xperia 5 iii and this.
my previous 2 xperias lasted 4+ years without any breakings (they simply got old)
one time it fell from the roof without damage.
the new xperia simply costs a lot so I'm considering getting this
Hi, I didn't have it for a long period of time to really get a feel of how durable it is, but during the short time I had it, it seemed like a solid device.
Thanks for the clear and concise video. Can you suggest anywhere else to source parts? I'm looking for the USB-C charging port with attached ribbon. Not available via the link in your notes. Cheers.
You're welcome. You can try rounded.com/zenfone-8-zs590ks/?sl=en or amzn.to/3NbZVbV
With all those connectors on top of battery, that's a lot of malfunctions if your battery swells.
True.
Great video and great phone. I love my Asus 8 and now I love it even more since I dont have to take the screen off, probably ruining it, to fix it in the future.
Hey , do you know maybe where is the damn test point for edl?
Sorry not sure where it would be. Usually they are the circle gold points on the board but not sure which ones.
How is the haptic feedback? Is the vibrator strong?
Didn't notice much of a difference compared to other haptic feedback motors. I don't have the phone with me anymore to look more into it but yep.
Thanks for a great video throughout. I actually just wanna replace the back cover, as it's shattered. Is there a chance of doing that without buying the original adhesive, which is sold separately for some goddamn reason and costs pretty penny?
There are a lot of listings with adhesive pre attached to the back so you just peel off the cover and apply to the phone. Here is one for example: www.ebay.com/itm/315027840321?itmmeta=01HRS56TTW5XMBKTDFKBFWV0J8&hash=item49591f5d41:g:ZA8AAOSwHctleUUV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4Gk6znRTxC%2FVD1TfllXnL%2FMmlPTcr61iYENPuHzPVxUD8gEmuqg9BQg%2B3I8dIL5hxbssx7H7C4CxcTtEiwetH%2B6yDmK1o5sP8b2N528CHK3N6vmolbPg6vXI%2F1bxn7pAEFYdJyocHEZXTS6QbX4%2FFvCwTiLlPfclGIvQCHGRkr7zj30ChidgMvz6GBJarQUSUkGnik6xTOzqnZjM7SJY1wQk0da0Wz6uz4n0TmIxRRiNMjBtXIbOMPa0Yf1zko5sAaWzWEFDL5RVSXA1jWOEJs7Yh7q4fUjjN15zQ%2BAyyfsP%7Ctkp%3ABFBMxK2bpcZj
Great video, kudos!
At what part of the disassembly is it possible to remove the power and volume buttons? Asking because I have a broken/smashed volume button that needs replacement
Hi, thanks. You can gain access to the flex cable for the button clickers once you remove the motherboard but to actually remove the physical buttons, you would need to pry the screen off as well since the access to the removing the physical buttons is from the screen side. But you would still need to probably remove the flex cable with clickers for the buttons to make room in that slot to be able to remove it from the other side. However if you don't have a broken screen, keep in mind prying your screen of has a high risk of damaging or breaking the screen so you might need to have that replaced as well.
Hey, thanks for sharing this video. Do you have any idea how to replace the volume button. I have opened the back cover, taken off the main board. But haven’t seen anyway can reach the volume button
You can pull out the rubber cover that is in the frame covering the cable, and then gently peel off the volume/power flex from the frame and remove it, then if I am not mistaken you can either pull out or push in the buttons to remove them but not 100% sure since sometimes they require prying off the screen on some phones. If its not clicking or its clicking but not registering, most likely you would only need to replace the flex cable and not the actual key.
Could I have damaged something by inserting a paper clip into the microphone hole?
No you will be fine. The mic and filter sit above the hole.
Great guide, it helped me replace the broken back cover. Unfortunately now the camera app is not working, only WhatsApp can access it. Is it a known problem and is there a fix? I did transfer the small pcb to the new cover.
You just replaced the back cover? I don't see why the camera app would stop working if the back cover is only replaced. Check the camera cable and make sure it is connected properly. Also backup your data and do a factory reset to see if the software is the issue.
I reconnected the camera but it still wouldn't work. I suspect that the fall which broke the back might have broken the camera too. Looking online one of the two back cameras failing is not an isolated incident. I have now ordered a replacement camera module, hopefully it helps.
Where can I find a replacement screen because I already broke it.
Its available on ebay, but pretty expensive right now. (www.ebay.com/itm/393380040414?hash=item5b97470ede:g:HZQAAOSwA7pguhTj) you can also try contacting asus and see if they offer repair service for it.
@@PBKreviews Omg thanks for the help, I sent it to a service in my country and I hope it is cheaper !
@@ovidiumuresan3410 how "cheap" was it?
Amazing disassembly! I've got this phone too but sadly it fell out of my pocket and 5he screen doesn't work... Do you know how much it will cost me to replace the screen by repairing it from Asus?
It has optical fingerprint sensor or ultrasonic fingerprint scanner..?
Optical
One question.
Can I change the volume rocker without damaging the display or the battery? Asus states they have to destroy those components.
The reason they say that is because when you pry off the battery, they deem it not reusable due to the fact if it has bends or warps it would make the battery not function to its fullest potential. However you can use isopropyl alcohol and apply some around the sides of the battery and let it sit for 30 seconds so it eats away at the adhesive underneath making it easier to pry off, thus reducing the potential damage that can be caused to the battery. As long as your careful should be fine. But in general I don't see the need to remove the battery since its not in the way of anything that would prevent access to the part you want replaced. When it comes to the screen though, they are correct about that, because from the looks of it, you can remove and replace the flex cable for the buttons after removing the motherboard, but the actual physical buttons look to be removable from the front of the frame when the screen is removed, so prying the screen off poses a very high chance of damaging or breaking it etc. Some buttons can be removed by pulling them directly out of the frame but not all so not sure if these can be pulled out without taking the phone apart or not. If yours are broken or damaged and you don't care, you can try pulling them out of their sockets from the outside to see if they will come off. Then you can push in the replacement one.
Excellent video,
Perhaps you should tell people to check the phone's functionality before gluing the back in?
This looks like a nice phone.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for nice video! I would like to know if all microphones can be replaced? I have some problems when speakerphone mode is active during a call, each time person on other side of the line hears himself like echoes, some robotic voice like signal excitation and interference . How to find out which one is crappy/defected? Mic's test in asus utility passes tests OK (there are few seconds my voice is recording and then played for each MIC. Is there are some MIC's controller or some unit on mainboard which operate them?
The mic's are soldered onto the main board and bottom sub board so they would require de soldering to remove them to replace. Or for the bottom sub board which is the main mic, the sub board can be replaced. The secondary mic on top would probably be the one which is active as well during speaker phone.
Hi, after a display replacement, do you know if it is necessary to a calibration of the finger print sensor? Because it doesn't work after the replacement.
Have you solved this problem l am having same issue too 😭😭
No, probably that can only Asus. But i buy me the zenfone 9.
As others have commented, EXCELLENT video! My touchscreen -- and therefore my Zenfone 8 -- is non-op after I dropped it which resulted in very fine cracks in top corner of the glass. Can you or anyone advise whether I should replace the full digitizer with frame or just the glass? I lack the expertise to determine whether only the glass or also the LCD and other parts were damaged. Most of the screens on amazon seem to come with the frame, described as: "AMOLED LCD Screen for Asus Zenfone 8 ZS590KS Digitizer Full Assembly with Frame." I imagine they are not OEM Asus parts but they are around USD 115. (Note: the glass alone does not seem to be less expensive although I have no idea if it is harder or easier to replace just the glass)
thanks. the glass alone is not user replaceable so your only option is a complete screen replacement 🙂
@@PBKreviews Aha, ok, got it. Thanks so very much for taking the time to reply - - greatly appreciated. #that1timeileftthecaseoff!
that vibration motor...
Lol yep
@@PBKreviews is it bad?
Or small/weak?
Some reviews said it has good haptics
Great video! Quick question: Do you remember at what stage/when it is possible to replace the volume button? I got it bent inward on the middle somehow, and now it's stuck to adjusting volume up (Software volume up/down still works).
I have the same problem. Do you get any answer?
@@Amylein94 Nopes, probably gonna wait until a screen repair or something else more crucial shows up before fixing.
That happened to me. I just used a flat surface to flatten the bent a little bit and it was enough for the button to work properly.
@@sergiomarques1133 Thank you for the tip, will try👌
@@sergiomarques1133 Can confirm, it worked excellent. Applied preassure gradually until function started to return. Perfect'ish again after a couple of tries with gradually increasing the force.
What about finger print sensor
It connects to the charger port flex cable and it's attached to the back of the screen, you would need to pry off the screen to gain access to it in addition to taking the phone apart to disconnect the cable.
@@PBKreviews actually I thought it has ultrasonic fingerprint sensor...thats why I asked to...sir.
@@PBKreviews Hi thanks for the video. After a display replacement, the finger print doesn't work. Do you know if i had to reset the phone or what i can do? the finger print glow if i touch it, but it doesn't vibrat.
@@thomasa1653 im curious if you found your response somewhere ? because i have the same problem. Maybe i failed to connect well some component but witch one ? :D
Hey my front glass of the asus zenfone 8 cracked. The LCD is still completely fine and useable. Is it still possible to repair? Since the phones LCD is glued to the front frame which I need to take off the LCD and replace the front frame.
The complete screen with glass would need to be replaced, since the glass alone is not user replaceable.
Hi, very useful videos! My dubt is the real presence of the ois mechanism on this specific smartphone. Do you have notice that? May be good to push with some small pliers the optic to show the presence of ois or the lack of it on each camera modules every teardown. Thanks
Hi, thanks. I had checked, just didnt show in the video. The main top camera has OIS.
So how are the internal thermals of this phone?will it perform good under slightly higher thermals? Compared to others?
It carries a ip68 rating so that part is covered well?
And phone structure will be durable right?
Has enough thermal paste and cooling to keep it running pretty smooth. Also has adequate measures in place (strong adhesive, gasket around openings and ports) for the ip68. Phone should be pretty solid, but both front and back are glass, so dropping it would have a strong chance of cracking either one.
@@PBKreviews thanks :)
For a compact phone they did well then
Zenfone 9 batery, fits in this Zenfone 8? I can't find Zenfone 8 battery in my country 😢
Always the first!
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Crap... Started disassembly and paused after each step. Step 2 "remove the backplate". Backplate breaks. I am confused. The video continues "here's the view of the *glass* backplate". Dang it! Everything else - worked like a charm.
It helped me a lot. A week ago, my phone fell on the bus and broke the back glass.
Is it possible to upgrade the RAM on this phone?
The RAM is soldered onto the board and would require expert soldering skills to be able to de solder the ram and replace.
Hello very nice video can you tell me why motherboard colours are different like green blue black
Hi, thanks. Not sure honestly, I have thought about it as well but never looked into why. Possibly just what each factory has on hand.
I guess for replacing screen the frame needs to be replaced
You don't need to replace the frame, but makes for a much easier screen replacement if you get a screen and frame combo that is pre attached. If not, the screen is held down with adhesive and once you take the phone apart, you can heat it up and pry the screen of the midframe.
Used it for the 2nd time! This time to replace my battery! :)
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Hi I accidentally put the SIM tool inside the mic hole just next to the SIM eject tray have I damaged the water resistance or the mic in anyway? Please confirm thanks
Hi, you should be fine. The mic sits above or bellow the hole and usually the filter is at an angle with the hole as well, even if it got peirced, the hole would be small and would not pose too much of a risk.
Is the mic situated right at the end of the hole or is it tucked away to the side away from the mic hole like other phones? Please confirm just want to know if I damaged the water resistance or the actual mic in anyway I heard from jerryrigeverything that most phones have the actual mic to the side so it's no where near the hole I wondered if it's the same case here? Thanks
@@ripzy1234 hi, yes the mic sits above or below the hole depending on what side your looking at the phone from. So the mic would not be damaged. Most filters also sit at an angle but some sit in front of the hole, but even if the filter got a small hole in it, its so small so I really don't think it would pose much risk.
@@PBKreviews as long as it's not directly at the end of the hole as I was worried I may have punctured the water resistance or the actual mic hardware however if you're saying it's above the hole and not at the end of it that's good news so thanks for that. Was wondering what you meant by filter? Is it at an angle in the case of the ZenFone 8?
I've had this phone for one month and have just cracked the top left front glass over the front facing camera. I have heard that I can just replace the glass, as the touch screen and LED panel is still functioning. Is this true?
I have had a look online for just the front glass component, but I am having trouble finding any. could you or anybody else help point me in the right direction please?
No the glass itself is not user replaceable. Its glued to the screen and requires special tools/machines to do the job. Some people mickey mouse it but the chance of cracking the screen or damaging it when trying to pry the old glass off on top of re gluing a new one and having dust under it and touch being off etc is just not worth it. You would need to replace the complete screen assembly.
@@PBKreviews Thank you so much for your reply. Your response was what I expected to be honest, after watching some videos of it being performed, It seems very fiddly. I use the zenfone for work only now, as I have the new pixel 6 pro for my personal toy. I can live with the screen damage as it is, so long as I can prevent the cracks from getting worse. Then maybe I'll replace the screen at a later date, If the prices drop more. I'm fairly confident of replacing the screen myself, as I have a few old phones that I have been practicing on, taking apart and putting back together
Hey man..i know its been a while since you posted this video..but i hope you will reply me..i had a problem which when i am video call with someone..the person couldn't hear my voice clearly and they said that they hear the internal sound of the phone while videocall..when i am watching reels on ig..they hear it so loud..but they couldn't hear my voice clearly or my voice is just so trash..it happens when last time i changed my battery and backglass..and right now the sound of my speaker feels like coming out from the camera part..oh btw..when im on video call and not watching or hearing anything..the sound is a little bit better..but still worse..hahah
There is a secondary microphone on the small blue board on the back glass by the camera bezel. Make sure you transfer that board over to your replacement back glass and that the back glass is seated properly so that boards contacts touch the main board contacts to give it signal. I'm assuming that mic is not being activated for noise cancellation and thus giving you this issue.
Where's the ram and storage? I've just had this phone repaired, and that's what was replaced.
The ram is on top of the processor @2:53 in the video. The storage would be another chip that is soldered onto the board under one of the shields, not sure which one. Probably next to the processor somewhere that is covered by the metal shield.
thank you
You're welcome
not the easiest and not the hardest. then should it be 5/10??
I usually base phones which are bad to terrible between 1-5 on difficulty and design, and 6-10 for average to easiest and good design. So if the phone is not completely un-repairable or a has a design that is just so complicated that it's not worth touching, then I would rate it on the second tier starting from 6-10.
Now i only wonder if asus put in any ANTI repair mechanics, like hardlocking any modules to the phone itself
I don't think so, everything should be replaceable.
Is that back metal
the back is glass, frame is a type of aluminum alloy.
Super
This is a old phone but yet not launched in India. Btw nice video. 👍
please teardown xiaomi 11t pro sir
Will be doing it, waiting for it to arrive. :)
@@PBKreviews 😍.. tq sir..
@@AbdulAziz-fj7qp You're welcome :)
That actually seems pretty easy to work in, I was expecting much worse.
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感覺我的zenfone 8充電充到100%1分多鐘就掉99%是我的電池有問題嗎?感覺我的電是用噴的....
Hi, no usually most batteries are like that. After a little use they will show 99% since it is not 100% anymore that the phone is now being used.
Kindly do the iqoo 7 teardown(not the 7 legend)
Will look into it
Feels very involved for a screen replacement
:)
my simtray is stuck, what now?
You will probably have to take the phone apart and gently try to lift up and pull the sub board where the sim reader is while you try to push the ejector tool to pull the sim tray from the reader. But be careful since you can damage or break the sim reader pins. Worst case, you will have to replace that sub board.
That's not a 4000 mAh battery as advertised...
Keep in mind, batteries have both typical and rated capacity written on them. If you look closer you will see both numbers.
@@PBKreviews Correct - still the battery type is a bit of a mystery, the indicated voltage is incredibly high: 4.45V.
@@gedfi Oh, not sure.
Its really incredible that glass back panel of 8z sounds like polycarbonate/plastic 😆😉😎...
Nice
My jre lite😘
:)
Nice video.please teardown motorola new devices
will have a few done early next week.
Thanks for tearing down this compact phone, been searching for it since ASUS announcement. Not really impressed with the internal structure but understandable due to limited space of the phone body.
You're welcome
Super helpful video! Helped me disassemble and reassemble my phone for a screen repair thanks!
You're welcome :)
Thanks a lot for this tutorial! But...
Mother fuckers.... I bought this phone because I really wanted to support Asus and the zenfone lineup. Love to have small, powerful phones.
But never did I expect them to have constructed this at Apple level difficulty to replace the battery. On my previous LG G6, removing the battery was much easier.
The fact that you gave this 7/10 really shows how terrible the self-repair designs of today's phones really is.
Why cant they make the battery and charging ports the easiest to access, because those are the two things failing first.
雙層PCB有亮點!!
3834 mah battery they said 4000 mah?
Weirdest Battery cable I've seen
That's why the battery sucks! They said is 4000mah but the battery has 3835mah only!! wth!
all batteries for smartphones have a rated and typical capacity written on them.
Wew, can't believe he unplug the battery last 🤣
Not sure what video you are watching but i did not unplug the battery last, as soon as I had access to unplugging the battery, it was the first thing I unplugged before disconnecting the rest of the cables and parts. 😀
Just kidding, that comment was typical criticism to teardown vids so it kinda meme lol
No hard feeling, ur videos great 👍
@@Cyrus-ro8kg oh haha no problem. Thanks! 😄👍
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Moto g60
Will probably be a few weeks before i get to it, got a few others before that
The asus sucks i breaks like easily but you could remove all the glass and become into plastic lol
dont try it, the back of zenfone 8 is a glass!
Dude this is supposed to be FUN. It's not a funeral !
Its supposed to be a technical video to help people do repairs and see build quality etc. Its not meant to be fun n games. Plus I cant help the fact that I am very mono tone. :)
@@PBKreviews I hear you man. I love your work. Just... Do it more like... JRE style fidiamin ! :) Thanks !
@@werdsfrghnwyrjuw2q3 thanks, ill try but I also don't want to fake it :)
Many asus zenfone 8 are becoming dead after 2 years use. Beware
Happened to me, after 2.5 years. Hoping I would be one of the lucky ones but it looks like they are all ticking time bombs
Been using custom rom for over a year now sincd I bought it. Still working I'll let you know if I get the same issues as yours
My phone died after 2.5 years. It showed no such sign and died out of nowhere.
Update: when i asked asus to repair due to design fault, they declined at first. After my thorough explanation and claim that it is due to well known problem with proof links in my email, i got my phone repaired by Asus free of charge.
@@slowiedoviewait fr? My phone poofed a month ago with a flashing red light only when charger is connected. Looked it up and it's about the battery being completely dead. I think it's disconnected somehow, hoping to fix myself but idk if asus will fix it. Did you have the same issue?
man this is so monotonous
Yup 😀