Is it possible to make an old iphone into an external drive if I bought an enclosure for it?

Despite the ssd being soldered to the logic board?
I am looking to recycle my old iphone for a useful purpose and wondering if it is a possible diy job prying the ssd from the logic board or would it be better to get an apple store to do it?

It is going to be months before any unlocked iPhone 6s will be available.
Also be aware that the iPhone purchased in the USA will only have warranty service in the USA. Any warranty service will require you to bring it back to USA.

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