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White House policy may push Apple to widen its self-repair program in the near future

The White House on Tuesday stated that Apple is set to widen its support for hardware repair. The news comes courtesy of the US National Economic Council Director, Lael Brainard, in prepared remarks for a White House event on Tuesday night. Citing previous legislation in California and other states, the director said that “whether you […]

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iFixit posts teardown of iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlights new finds, but dings repairability

The cool cats at iFixit have once again come through with a teardown of this year’s iPhone, this time focusing on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. True to form, the teardown video takes apart the iPhone 15 Pro Max quite systematically, with pentalobe screws and the need for a suction cup blocking the removal of […]

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New laser technique allows for iPhone OLED repairs

This is definitely going to come in handy. A new technique has emerged that allows OLED panels to be repaired using a laser. This is currently among the most common iPhone repairs and can help save time and money. Per YouTuber Strange Parts, the machine uses a laser to mend broken traces within the OLED […]

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Apple expands Self Service Repair Program to support more devices across additional countries

If you’re a fan of Apple’s Self Service Repair Program, you’re going to like this. Apple has announced that the company is updating its software tools so repairers don’t have to call to register parts. Apple has stated that “over the past three years,” it has “nearly doubled the number of service locations with access […]

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Apple to increase price of some out-of-warranty Mac, iPhone, and iPad battery replacements

Some out-of-warranty Apple product repair have gotten or are about to get a bit more expensive. Apple will increase the price of out-warranty iPhone battery replacements for all ‌iPhone‌ models older than the iPhone 14 later this year, the company announced on its website. Apple is also increasing prices of iPad and Mac battery replacement. […]