The issue is that Apple is trying to make it impossible for independent repair shops to buy the components (proprietary ICs and such) they need to fix the board

The issue is that Apple is trying to make it impossible for independent repair shops to buy the components (proprietary ICs and such) they need to fix the boards. Here's a video by someone who fixes Apple laptops for a living: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcuAF3OJIoU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcuAF3OJIoU