Sony Xperia Tablet Z officially torn down, tablet parts found within

If you've ever wondered what's lurking inside Sony's thin and rather stylish Xperia Tablet Z, then company's ready to satisfy your morbid curiosity with an official teardown video. In it, a Sony-certified tablet gutter cracks into the Tablet Z to reveal an assortment of tablet parts, including tiny PCBs and a rather large battery pack. There's also the rather surprising revelation that the back of the waterproof slate is held on with little more than glue and tape.

Those interested in seeing what goes into making an Android tablet can check out the video above. The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is due for release in the West starting in May.

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