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A Apple , the company responsible for iPhones and Macs, announced on this 17th the sale of parts and tools for its electronics separately to consumers who prefer to repair their iPhone or Mac at home, without the need to go to an authorized or third-party store, which show a big change for the company. 6w5e3z
The company reported that the parts will be available for iPhones model 12 and 13, and for Macs with the M1 chip, throughout 2022 (US only at the beginning of the year, and for the rest of the world throughout 2022).
What do you mean "a big change"? 3b2o5m
Apple has a well-known history of not making it easy for consumers to repair and adjust its products, either by themselves or by third-party services, in line with the “Right to Repair” movement. free translation), whose protest against the low durability of electronics and the lack of for home repair by large corporations. The announcement for the sale of parts separately shows a change of this behavior on the part of Apple.
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The “Right to Repair” movement 5w2n5p
The low durability of electronic equipment today - considering that devices don't even last even 5 years - has been constantly questioned in recent years, including a case in 2017 where Apple was sued for purposely making old electronic devices slower and less functional.
These practices, in addition to the exclusivity related to the maintenance of devices by Apple itself and the concern with the exacerbated generation of electronic waste, are among the main reasons that led to the movement Right to repair, which seeks to claim the consumer's right to repair their iPhone, Mac and any other equipment, and demand greater durability from the electronics of large companies.
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The movement is quite strong in the US and Europe, and in places like the UK, companies are required by law to provide their customers with parts and materials to repair their devices, subject to fines otherwise. It is easily assumed that the scope of the movement, especially in the US, played a role in Apple's announcement of parts.
The new “Self Service Repair” program 4j2g4m
The change taken by Apple was announced through the project Self Service Repair (“own repair”, in free translation), in which the company announced to provide through not only the supply of parts and materials, but also through instruction manuals included with them, which show the consumer a step by step of how to disassemble, assemble and repair your iPhone and other branded devices.
According to Apple's own website, customers will be able to search for materials and parts not only online, but also at over 5000 authorized Apple stores and over 2800 third-party providers. The program will initially focus on camera, battery and of appliances, and additional repairs will be introduced over time in 2022.
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It is valid to point out that the service provided by the company will only cover the warranty of its devices if they are in a condition that meets what is established in the instructions, since any change that is not foreseen will end the warranty period. Therefore, the company reiterates that the service is aimed primarily at consumers who already have some experience with repairing electronic devices, even suggesting that consumers who do not want to venture out go to authorized distributors.
That said, parts, tools and manuals will also be available through third-party stores, offering slightly more affordable modification and repair options if customers prefer not to take the risk of repairing electronics at home.
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Source: The Verge, Apple , TechCrunch
