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If you lean towards the latter, you might want to check the first Nexus One teardown, courtesy of iFixit. According to the folks that disassembled the phone, part by part, it's "nicely put together," so don't worry about being ashamed if you're ever forced to show the innards of your Nexus One to friends.
The teardown guide from iFixit is precise and detailed, as usual, but beware: If you try this yourself, you'll almost certainly void your warranty.
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