Tegra Note 7 Disassembly
Tools
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Background and Identification
The Tegra Note 7 is a mini tablet computer made by Nvidia and branded by graphics firm EVGA. The Tegra Note 7 is the second Tegra 4-based mobile device designed by Nvidia with the Android operating system. The Tegra Note 7 tablet was introduced in September 2013 and released for sale in November 2013. This device is known as the EVGA Tegra Note 7 in the United States, Cherry Mobile Tegra Note 7 in the Philippines, Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 in the United Kingdom, Gigabyte Tegra Note 7 in Australia and New Zealand, Gradiente Tegra Note 7 in Brazil, Gazer Tegra Note 7 in Ukraine and Russia, and XOLO PLAY Tegra Note 7 in India.
The Tegra Note 7 runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system, which is upgradeable to Android 5.1 Lollipop through updates by Nvidia. The tablet features a 7-inch multi-touch display with a native resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. The Tegra Note 7 is sold with 16 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM. The tablet’s internal memory can be upgraded to 32 GB. This model includes a 4100 mAh battery that is advertised to last for up to 10 hours of video playback.
The Tegra Note 7 includes the name “Tegra Note” engraved in the center of the tablet’s backing. The model number is also typically printed on the tablet’s backing. The tablet includes the Android three-button navigation system with a ‘home’ button in the center of the phone’s bottom bezel (indicated with a house-shaped button), a ‘back’ button on the left side of the ‘home’ button (indicated with an arrow pointing to the left), and a ‘show-all-open-applications’ button on the right side of the ‘home’ button (indicated by a square).
Technical Specifications
DISPLAY:
- Touchscreen: Multi-Touch
- Multi-Touch Display: Yes
- TFT Technology: IPS
- Diagonal Size: 7 in
- Diagonal Size (metric): 17.8 cm
- Native Resolution: 1280 x 800
MISCELLANEOUS:
- Features: Expandable memory, Front camera, Rear camera, Micro HDMI, Micro USB
- Color: Black
- Color Category: black
PROCESSOR:
- Clock Speed: 1.8 GHz
- Number of Cores: Quad-Core
- Type: Tegra 4
- Manufacturer: NVIDIA
MEMORY:
- Storage: 16 GB
- RAM: 1 GB - DDR3L SDRAM
COMMUNICATIONS:
- Wireless Protocol: 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0
- Security Protocols & Features: Wi-Fi Direct
CAMERA:
- Focus Adjustment: Automatic
NETWORKING:
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 LE, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
MULTIMEDIA:
- Audio: Microphone, stereo speakers
BATTERY:
- Run Time Details: Video playback: up to 10 hour(s)
- Capacity: 4100 mAh
HEADER:
- Brand: EVGA
- Product Line: EVGA Tegra NOTE
- Model: 7
EXPANSION AND CONNECTIVITY:
- Interfaces
- 1 x Micro-HDMI
- 1 x Micro-USB
- 1 x headset
- USB Host: Yes
- HDMI Port: Yes
SYSTEM:
- Platform: Android
- Handheld Type: Web tablet
RAM:
- Technology: DDR3L SDRAM
- Installed Size: 1 GB
FLASH MEMORY:
- Installed Size: 16 GB
CARD READER:
- Slots (for SD): microSD slot
- Supported Flash Memory Cards: microSD, microSDHC
- Flash Memory Cards Max Supported Capacity: 32 GB
DIGITAL CAMERA:
- Cameras (for SD): rear camera + front camera
- Rear-facing Camera: Yes
- Focus Adjustment: Automatic
AUDIO OUTPUT:
- Type: stereo speakers
AUDIO INPUT:
- Type: microphone
GPS SYSTEM:
- Navigation: GPS/GLONASS receiver
INTERFACE PROVIDED:
- Interface: Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, headset
- Qty: 1
OS PROVIDED:
- Type: Android 4.2.2
CABLE DETAILS:
- Type: micro-USB to USB cable
PDA SOFTWARE:
- Type: NVIDIA Tegra Zone, OTA updates
POWER DEVICE:
- Type: power adapter
BATTERY LIFE DETAILS:
- Usage Mode: video playback
- Run Time (Up To): 10 hour(s)
SERVICE & SUPPORT DETAILS:
- Type: limited warranty
- Full Contract Period: 1 year
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
- Width: 7.8 in
- Depth: 0.38 in
- Height: 4.7 in
- Weight: 0.7 lbs