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Apple to Allow Independent Repair Shops to Service Out-of-Warranty iPhones With Genuine Parts
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I see the usual suspects that have a record of criticizing the idea of this development are here to backpeddle on their earlier disapproval. The fact that the business-savvy Apple tested the waters and green lighted the solution only demonstrates that even their loudest fans are not as insightful as they believe.
Like I said, certification is free.
Don’t try to move the goalposts after you demand a source to back up my post, and I provide it.
I don't read any of this to suggest it's one or the other. In other words, nothing in this suggests that a third-party repair shop won't be able to both have access to OEM parts, tools, manuals, etc. and also perform on-board repairs (such as replacing caps).
Since Apple has to continue warranting the phone (and the battery replacement) for the duration of the phone's warranty, that makes a lot of sense.
Thats because Apple spend far too much time being an enemy of the right to repair. If you're in favour of the RTR difficult to not have diverging views to Apples really.
I linked to an official Apple page saying there is a charge for the exam. You linked to an appleinsider.com article with an unsupported claim that it's free. The cost of a worker's time is just a bonus.
Do you think Apple’s going to train these people for free? Ship parts out to them for free? They’re not a charity, and when it took this long for them to do this under immense pressure, there’s no way they haven’t found a way to make serious money on it.
I fully agree that it’s likely “free” to get the certification, just like the announcement says, but it’s also likely the case that only larger businesses or businesses with other operations than Apple device repair will actually be able to afford to use it. That’s how it already is with many Apple Authorized Resellers — if you don’t have some other business, you don’t have a snowball’s chance of staying open more than a year because of the costs that Apple arbitrarily introduces. Many AARs hold other businesses (like also being an Apple Authorized Service Provider, which is also too expensive except for large businesses) for the sole purpose of offsetting the money they lose under their AAR operations.
Why expect Apple to act any differently here?
You think a battery test and replacement is a repair? That's level one maintenance.
As for the your other misunderstanding... What moron would pay a third party to perform a warrantied one?
Nothing says a third-party repair shop won't be able to do both. They can tell the customer that the issue is the logic board, it may be fixable by replacing a burnt-out capacitor. Which will cost $5 in parts and $60 in labor. But that repair is risky and may not work. If it doesn't work, the shop can order them an OEM logic board replacement at Apple's normal cost, and do the replacement for the same $60 in labor.
Your XR could still be out of warranty if Apple has declared it void e.g. because of "water damage" from being used in an environment with high enough humidity to activate their stickers.
You say they’re genuine Apple components, but if they’re purchased from some random company, how do you know that’s true? Apple is the only source for Apple replacement parts, aren’t they?
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I didn't say I didn't find it odd but I don't know of another solution outside of the high cost of being in Apple's own shell. As far as why they wouldn't fix them, well simply because they probably are beyond repair as is or the cost to repair exceeds the profitability. Yes I've been to China and have used components purchased there and had them cross checked here and they turn out genuine. For the comment on why they would bother sending them, well do you really think people in China are chasing genuine components, let alone Apple components? They really don't use Apple products as vividly as we do, the market for that is here not there. This recycling goes on here stateside as well too for the same reason. Screens, boards, batteries etc all get recycled and sold to repair centers across the US.
A step in the right direction, but I expect Louis will be along soon to highlight any reasons why it's actually little more than a PR/marketing stunt...
Fixing devices isn't the only legitimate business model. There is a perfectly good business model of buying broken devices, disassembling them, and selling the functional parts. Maybe they don't want to get into the business of repairs. Maybe they don't want to find/pay for the skilled workers to diagnose and perform repairs. It is easier, and almost just as environmentally friendly, to just disassemble the product into its component parts, test each part, and sell the parts. Nothing strange about it.
Officially yes, but you can buy pallets of non-functioning Apple product either from China or even here in the US and bam you have yourself a boatload of usable components for repair. As I said, taking any component from an Apple device instantly makes it counterfeit in their eyes but that doesn't mean that's fact.
wrong. its not free and no where does it say its free. if you check along the links you'll find where to pay.maybe read the article before rushing to comment.
1) The Apple page you linked to is not relevant, as it was last updated April 15th, and so can’t reflect requirements for this program.
2) You asked for a source and I provided it. If you disagree with the accuracy of the AppleInsider article, take it up with them.
3) I don’t know what “The cost of a worker's time is just a bonus” means.
Oh , i recall him in a video saying something about not bothering to fix iphones and he stuck with laptops
That’s great. I missed out on getting apple care for my iPhone and now I have a cracked on my picture lens.
You’re wrong. Certification is free.wrong. its not free and no where does it say its free. if you check along the links you'll find where to pay.maybe read the article before rushing to comment.
I not only read this article, but took the time to read others as well. Too bad you didn’t do the same.
“To qualify for the new program, businesses need to have an Apple-certified technician who can perform the repairs. The process for certification is simple and free of charge —but is not an immediate process, and requires passing an exam and completion to the course material to Apple's satisfaction.”
https://iphone.appleinsider.com/art...ts-and-tools-to-more-third-party-repair-shops