In my case I actually did take it apart. The LCD screen smashed to the point of unusability and I attempted to repair it (alternative was to send it away for we

In my case I actually did take it apart. The LCD screen smashed to the point of unusability and I attempted to repair it (alternative was to send it away for weeks for expensive repairs). While inside, I tried to disconnect the cellular modem, but it wouldn't function like that. I didn't actually look for a microphone (I'm not that paranoid), but I'm reasonably confident there isn't one.