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Define "full". Full schematics, board layouts?
^PPBUS_G3_HOT^
And they've almost certainly only released this due to the upcoming EU laws related to user replaceable batteries and wider right to repair.
Apple isn't doing this because they grew a conscience. They're doing it because it's a legal requirement they can't lobby (bribe) their way out of.
Never forget. Corporations are not your friend, and never will be.
As far as releasing these manuals and making parts available is concerned, we already have these laws going into effect in the US