[dehrmann]

> Attempting a repair is one of those sparks that nurture curiosity

I appreciate the sentiment, but repairing an iPhone only gives you a very superficial understanding of how it works. It's about as technical as setting up a computer with a discrete monitor, webcam, UPS, case, speakers, etc.

[FastMonkey]

I don't think he's saying that the repair will teach you the first principles of phone design. It's that by taking the step of actually opening the device, you significantly lower the hurdle to any next steps.

[actually_a_dog]

Indeed, it requires more physical dexterity than technical skill to repair an iPhone. The technical skill is really limited to being able to follow instructions, and basic things like ESD control.