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Following today's launch of the new iPhone 16 models, Apple has shared repair manuals for the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The repair manuals provide technical instructions on replacing genuine Apple parts in the ‌iPhone 16‌ models, and Apple says the information is intended for "individual technicians" that have the "knowledge, experience, and tools" that are necessary to repair electronic devices.

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[–] [email protected] 81 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Define "full". Full schematics, board layouts?

^PPBUS_G3_HOT^

[–] NeoNachtwaechter 62 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But... are you allowed to read them unless you got an official reading certificate from Apple?

/s

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 months ago

It’s only $99/ year!

Though you can only read it on registered devices.

[–] auzy 41 points 5 months ago

Not because they wanted to, but because they had to....

[–] [email protected] 36 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I see a lot of commenters really hate Apple, but to clarify, the manual isn’t what’s important here.

According the article, the manuals indicate that the iPhone 16 is actually easier to repair. This is good news for consumers, independent repair shops, and the environment.

You can use a 9-volt battery to remove adhesive and they’ve added more support for Face-ID when replacing the LIDAR sensor.

We still have a long way to go for our right to repair but, the pressure that we put on companies and governments to make change is working. We should celebrate that.

[–] flop_leash_973 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I watched a Hugh Jeffrey's teardown video yesterday where he showed using a 9 volt battery to remove the iPhones battery. I have to say, that is pretty neat.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

In case anyone else wants to see it, I've even queued up the link https://youtu.be/8CTX8W4UZUA?si=uv_bvwoHD40B0YDJ&t=846

[–] [email protected] 28 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (4 children)

Step one: take to Apple Store
Step two: get repaired at Apple Store

[–] TriflingToad 24 points 5 months ago (1 children)

oop sorry it would cost $1,999.99 to repair this face ID scanner, would you like to purchase our new iPhone 18 Ultra Pro Max Lite ++ with Wii motion+ inside instead?

[–] gzerod200 3 points 5 months ago

lol I just saw a video about Wii motion plus so this hits extra hard

[–] finitebanjo 13 points 5 months ago

Because you admitted to an employee over the phone that your glands occasionally produce sweat, we've determined your damage is in fact water damage not covered by warranty and all data is therefor unrecoverable. You may now purchase a new device.

[–] FlyingSquid 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The closest Apple store to me is a 90-minute drive. The closest place to me selling Apple devices is a Walmart a few miles away.

There is a place in town which repairs Apple devices. It is not an Apple store.

Which place would I rationally take it to if I wanted to get it repaired?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Step one: take to Apple Store
Step two: get repaired at Apple Store

[–] FlyingSquid 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

See the 'rationally' part and explain how the 90 minute drive is the rational option.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Think different. /s

[–] SendMePhotos 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My front facing camera on my iPad stopped working. My device is pristine, has always been in a case, has zero cracks, and has never been dropped. I brought it in to an apple store and they said they could fix it for half the price of a new one. Fuck 'em. I'd rather just do it myself. It was out of warranty by a few months maybe. I don't remember. The front camera isn't worth half the price of a new device.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Same experience every time I’ve gone only repair cost is always more than 50% of the cost of replacement.

[–] TheGrandNagus 20 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

This is good news. I hope we get similar concessions on (fairly priced) spare parts availability 🤞

E: I'm guessing the downvoters want fewer spare parts available? Strange opinion but ok.

E2: Oh! I am stupid. Could just be an Apple investor

[–] [email protected] 18 points 5 months ago

I thought this was the onion for a second

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I really miss repairable devices. Repairing the cracked screen of the iPad Pro I bought a few years ago would cost over 60% of the price I paid for the device. I would have gladly taken a thicker device if that meant it were repairable.

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