iFixit Revises iPhone 14 Repairability Score Downward to 4/10 Due to Apple's Parts Pairing Requirement

Repair website iFixit lowered iPhone 14 repairability score from 7/10 to 4/10 due to Apple's parts pairing requirement.
Parts ordered from Apple's Self Service Repair Store must be paired with device after install to function properly.
iFixit initially praised iPhone 14's internal redesign but revised score due to feedback from repair community.
Repairs require Apple's System Configuration software tool to avoid issues and warnings.
iFixit says it needs to hold Apple to higher standard and adjusted scoring system accordingly.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 5:10:02 PM