> AASPs and IRPs do NOT get access to 'tools, manuals and parts'. They get access to batteries and screens at significant markup and repair manuals that say "ma

> AASPs and IRPs do NOT get access to 'tools, manuals and parts'. They get access to batteries and screens at significant markup and repair manuals that say "mail device to Apple" in case of other defects. Yes, AASPs are Prohibited from component level repair. It may depend on the territory and the specific AASP but this isn’t universally true. This is understating what AASPs have access to and the types of repairs they can carry out. Not to unduly support Apple though - they are admittedly very restrictive on all this.