Apple Opens Access to Used Iphone Components for Repair
On Thursday, Apple announced that it has opened its iPhone repair process to include used components. Starting this fall, customers and independent repair
TechCrunch 2:15 pm on April 11, 2024
Apple has announced that it will allow customers and independent repair shops to use used components for iPhone repairs starting this fall. Previously, only components that didn't require configuration could be harvested from used devices. now includes batteries, displays, and cameras. The feature is available solely for the iPhone 15 line due to limited interoperability between models. Apple defends its configuration process, known as parts pairing, which has been criticized as stifling user-repairability. However, it will allow the system to effectively verify that used batteries are genuine.
- Apple opens access to used iPhone components for repair starting this fall
- Batteries, displays, and cameras can be used, previously only config-free components available
- Limited to iPhone 15 line due to interoperability issues
- Defends configuration process, called parts pairing, as necessary for system verification
- Allows for effective verification of used batteries, addressing criticism of stifling repairability
https://techcrunch.com/2024/04/11/apple-opens-access-to-used-iphone-components-for-repair/