Today Apple has announced that it’s expanding self-repair and independent repair options for iPhones. Namely, you will be able to repair your iPhone with used genuine parts, something that has not been possible so far. This will happen thanks to a new “parts calibration” process – a used part will go through this process once […]
Read MoreOregon this week signed a Right to Repair bill into law, and it is notable because it is the first such law that puts a stop to the practice of parts pairing. Manufacturers like Apple are not able to require customers to use Apple-sourced parts that then have to be authenticated, with the bill giving […]
Read MoreIf you are planning to buy the Galaxy A55, you can read our in-depth review of the phone, which should help you decide if you should go for the device or not. However, if you are someone who wants to make that decision only after seeing how easily or economically the phone can get repaired […]
Read MoreApple’s long-running butterfly keyboard service program for MacBooks is ending soon, with only a few models still eligible for a free repair. Below, we take a look back at Apple’s butterfly keyboard problems that led to the program. The Butterfly Keyboard For much of the 2000s, MacBook keyboards had a traditional scissor switch mechanism. That […]
Read MoreApple will soon expand its self-service repair program to the M3 iMac, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, and M3 16-inch MacBook Pro, according to a trio of support documents published today. (Update: Parts for M3 Macs are now available — see below.) First introduced in the U.S. in 2022, Apple’s repair program lets customers purchase genuine Apple […]
Read MoreApple will soon expand its self-service repair program to the M3 iMac, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, and M3 16-inch MacBook Pro, according to a trio of support documents published today. First introduced in the U.S. in 2022, Apple’s repair program lets customers purchase genuine Apple parts and tools. Apple also provides manuals so that customers […]
Read MoreTwo Maryland residents that tried to defraud Apple out of 5,000 iPhones worth millions of dollars were today found guilty of mail fraud. Chinese nationals Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue masterminded a scheme to get Apple to exchange genuine iPhones for counterfeit iPhones sent in for repair. Between May 2017 and September 2019, Sun and […]
Read MoreSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy A35 and Galaxy A55 mid-range phones will be similar to the high-end Galaxy S24 series in at least one respect. They’ll be easier to repair than their predecessors, Samsung confirms. In some markets, the Korean tech giant publishes official repair scores for Galaxy phones. And it just so happens that Samsung recently […]
Read MoreThe European Council and Parliament have agreed on a provisional version of the right-to-repair directive. It puts forward a few key aspects – manufacturers will need to provide an extra 12 months of warranty to users after a repair, they’ll be required to offer spare parts at a reasonable price, and they will be required […]
Read MoreOver the past few years, Samsung has worked on improving its smartphones in several ways, including display and cameras, software features and smoothness, as well as build quality and repairability. The Galaxy S24 Ultra achieves a near-perfect repairability score, and it looks like the base Galaxy S24 model is just as easy to repair. A […]
Read MoreWhen the Apple Watch import ban goes into effect after December 25, 2023, Apple will not be able to repair out-of-warranty Apple Watch models in the United States. Apple Watch repairs typically involve replacing a broken unit with a new model rather than fixing an individual component, and replacement devices will not be available. Apple […]
Read MoreGoogle has launched a new Pixel Diagnostic App for the Pixel phones and released new repair manuals in English and French to make fixing Pixel phones easier. The Pixel Diagnostic App allows users to test their Pixels for issues before and after a repair and also see if their device is functioning properly after it’s […]
Read MoreApple today announced it has expanded its Self Service Repair program to cover the iPhone 15 lineup and Mac models powered by M2 chips, including the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro, the 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, Mac Pro, and Mac Studio. Apple also said that Self Service Repair is now available for Apple users […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft has posted two videos highlighting manual repairs of a Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Go 4 on its official YouTube channel. A lack of repairability has been a leading issue preventing many users from purchasing Surface devices. Replacement parts for Surface PCs are available from the Microsoft Store, […]
Read MorePopular repair site iFixit today sent a petition to the United States Federal Trade Commission calling for new Right to Repair rules that would protect consumer interests. iFixit’s petition calls attention to some of the “blocks” that manufacturers have put in place that prevent customers and independent repair shops from repairing their electronics, such as […]
Read MoreApple is expanding its Self-Service Repair and Independent Repair Provider programs and will make parts, tools, and documentation needed for product repairs available to repair shops and consumers nationwide. The news was announced by the White House as part of an event focused on right to repair policies, and was shared by Reuters. Apple has […]
Read MoreIt’s standard procedure to factory reset your phone before sending it in for repairs – this keeps your personal data safe while removing any PIN/fingerprint/etc. locks that could prevent the technician from booting up the phone and testing it to see that the repair has been successful. There is a better way – Samsung’s Maintenance […]
Read MoreCalifornia this week officially adopted new right to repair legislation, with California Governor Gavin Newsom this week signing SB 244 into law. The Right to Repair law requires companies to provide customers with the tools to diagnose and repair consumer electronics and appliances. Apple in August sent a letter urging California to adopt the bill, […]
Read MoreThe US state of California has passed its Right to Repair Act (SB244) and will now require manufacturers to provide spare parts, tools and documentation for electronic devices priced above $100 for up to 7 years after their production date. The new bill was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom and is effective from July […]
Read MoreApple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers are able to individually repair the bottom-right microphone on the lower-end iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, according to information obtained by MacRumors today from multiple sources. The new procedure of replacing this microphone on its own should make these repairs cheaper for customers, and also less wasteful, […]
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