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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] 29 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (4 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 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?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 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 2 months ago (1 children)

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

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

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

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

Think different. /s

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 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.

[–] 6gybf 2 points 2 months ago

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