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There’s a lot about right to repair that’s important. One thing I’m curious about is how “certified” correlates with “how we want you to fix it” Apples approac
by sircastor 3y ago
There’s a lot about right to repair that’s important. One thing I’m curious about is how “certified” correlates with “how we want you to fix it”
Apples approach has often been at a module level: replace the logic board, replace the battery, etc. Board repair houses often operate at the component level: replace a damaged chip.
In the case of the latter, access to schematics and board layout makes this possible, and I’m sure Apple (and everyone else) has zero interest in making these available. Likewise with custom parts. Modules, but not chips.
- UberFly 3y agoI don't understand who hands out the certifications. Apple?
- FireBeyond 3y ago> Apples approach has often been at a module level: replace the logic board, replace the battery, etc. Board repair houses often operate at the component level: replace a damaged chip. With a VERY liberal view of "module". I had an MBA with a damaged battery charging circuit. Battery was fine. Computer was fine on AC. Just couldn't get current to battery. Oh, okay, few hundred bucks? "The estimate to repair is $850..." Followed rapidly, "Do you want to take a look at the new MBAs and maybe we look at you getting into something upgraded instead?"