Remember the transparent iPhone 4 mod we covered a few months back here on MacStories? I thought that was beautiful. Not only it did expose the iPhone’s internal parts without compromising the durability of the device, it also was a very simple DIY mod with paint thinner applied to standard black OEM components. The good folks at iFixit – well known for their Mac and iOS device teardowns – thought the mod was interesting, too, and decided to develop their own transparent rear panel for public’s enjoyment. iFixit’s transparent panel is made of plastic, which is “ less prone to fracture, and far cheaper to replace than the glass original panel.” It currently only works with the GSM version of the iPhone 4 – the Verizon iPhone uses a different rear panel layout that didn’t fit with iFixit’s mod. Once applied (you can follow the instructions for an easy swapping process), you’ll be able to see your iPhone’s innards including the battery and logic board.
The product’s in stock and you can purchase one here at $29.95, plus shipping costs and taxes. I’m not going to buy a white iPhone 4, but I think I’ll make my iPhone transparent while waiting for a new toy in September. [via TUAW]
