Its an ESD wrist strap. Prevents you from zapping sensitive components and shortening their lifespan.Why is her (his? whatever) hand is attached to the pad?
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Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program, Starting With iPhone 12 and 13
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Obviously, OEM parts are going to come at premium pricing. Similar to if you go to a Auto Dealership and get OEM parts there vs Pep Boys.
The one issue I have is the Pairing Software. Will we be able to purchase any type of software to fix FaceID/Touch ID issues once you've replaced the damaged Screen/touch button?
There are a few reasons mostly involving the main motherboard. The Motherboard/phone got bent. The Connectors from motherboard pulled off with adjoining cable. Water damage with corrosion on the motherboard. A shorted capacitor, resistor on the board which would require fine soldering skills and most laymen wouldn't want to take the time or effort to replace those.
Can't wait for the posts about someone attempting to repair their phones and ****ing it up and how apple won't honor the warranty or whatever.
And it would be their choice to do so.
They actually have the same choice right now, it’s just that they can finally buy parts directly from Apple as opposed to a third-party and take a gamble.
This will also help people like myself buy parts to fix phones for friends and family. Many times I won’t do it because a reputable option does not exist for screens, batteries, or other parts.
Wasted too much time putting garbage parts in from disreputable resellers, and I don’t trust batteries from most third-party sources.
E-waste is incredibly polluting. Did you never get taught you really shouldn't dump AA batteries?
Not sure but I'm trading in my iPhone for... something else. Tired of dealing with 12's OLED panel issue
A couple of years ago my A9X iPad Pro had a demolished battery. It was well out of warranty. I took it to the Apple Store, they said it could not be repaired, so I could have a refurbished model for £99.
It was a decent outcome. But I do wonder about their battery diagnosis. This iPad would last a couple of hours of light work, and video calls would kill it almost immediately. Coconut battery said it’s battery health was something like 60%, but Apple’s diagnosis said it was 78%.
Also, they guy that did the exchange was “the battery should be mostly fine, but we’ll do an exchange for you”. While he was away another member of staff kept me company and she was saying “once a battery gets to 80% it is pretty much worthless”. It was interesting to see his script vs her real life experiences.
I'd be surprised if it applied to many existing devices to be honest. Even if it does, an iPad Pro battery replacement is going to be a major pain in the ass and if you crack that glass in the process, those sealed screen replacements are expensive. If I were Apple thats one of the last jobs I'd want amateurs trying themselves;
Unless they are trying to get people TO break their devices and require more expensive parts or replacement devices. 'Be careful what you wish for'? Not that 'right to repair' is wrong, I am all for it, BUT *allowing* people to repair their own devices needs to be met with a deliberate effort to make those devices more easily repairable. It seems that the current methods of manufacture needlessly punish anyone who is an owner, or a paid repair technician. Glue, funny screws, catches, deliberately short wires/cables, deliberately fragile connectors and tape. We *SHOULD* be able to repair our own stuff. I've replaced brake pads, drive shafts, wheel shafts, u-joints, assorted pumps, control boxes, relay boxes, and on and on, and all have been successful. I've built computers, and been stymied when sensors fail. It stings to toss a system because a temperature sensor dies. A simple sensor!
Design products to be repairable. It will help your own repair people too!
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I bet Apple will be like Google here, announce for the press but never deliver.
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That's the crux of the problem. Right to repair doesn't mean easy to repair. Until things are designed for repair the right to repair will be a pipe dream.
As you point out:
Things have become increasingly hard to repair. It used to be a quarter and a wrench was enough to set the timing. If soemthing went wrong you often could fix or rebuild it. Now a simple problem often means "replace an entire electronic model" and use a special diagnostic program to tell your car there is a new one installed.
Spot on. Of course, right to repair may still mean you need a special tool or program to complete the fix; which can drive the DIY cost past that of taking it in.
I installed a bluetooth module in my old BMW; which required reprograming the build sheet. I coould have found a bootleg of te needed software, but fiqured for teh $100(!!) at least if my dealer messed it up they were on the hook. 2 weeks later, after replacing parts, getting BMWNA involved, they could not get it to work. They only charged me for a new overhead console, claiming the old one couldn't work because it was from a different car.
Quick internet search revealed you also need to move a few pins to new locations in one of the wiring harness, did that and viola, bluetooth. BMW never though ssomone would backfit bluetooth and make it easier to do or at least troubleshoot.
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Green tint; spent forever trying to get Apple to fix it the first time. Then it happened again.
Any idea when this is launching in UK?
Apple today announced the "Self Service Repair" program, allowing users to complete their own repairs via a new online store dedicated to parts and tools.
The Self Service Repair program will give customers who are comfortable with the idea of completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts, tools, and manuals, starting with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups. The scheme will be introduced in phases, adding more repairs and supported devices over time. Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams said:
The first phase of the program will focus on the iPhone's most commonly serviced parts, such as the display, battery, and camera, but more kinds of repairs will become available later next year. Apple silicon Macs with the M1 chip, including the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 24-inch iMac, will be next to join the scheme.
The Self Service Repair program will be facilitated by a new Apple Self Service Repair Online Store, offering more than 200 individual parts and tools to complete iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 repairs at launch.
Customers who want to perform a repair will first be encouraged to consult the Repair Manual before placing an order for parts and tools using the Apple Self Service Repair Online Store. After the repair has been completed, customers who return their used or broken part to Apple for recycling will receive credit toward their purchase.
Apple cautioned that Self Service Repair is intended for "individual technicians with the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices," and encouraged "the vast majority of customers" to visit a professional repair provider with certified technicians for "the safest and most reliable way to get a repair."
The company also highlighted the significant global expansion of service locations with access to Apple genuine parts, tools, and training, as well as the growing number of Independent Repair Providers that sit alongside Apple Authorized Service Providers.
The Self Service Repair program will be available to users starting early next year in the U.S. and expand to additional countries throughout 2022.
Article Link: Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program, Starting With iPhone 12 and 13
