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iFixit Revises iPhone 14 Repairability Score Down to 4/10 Due to Parts Pairing Limitations

  • iFixit originally gave iPhone 14 a high 7/10 repairability score, praising Apple's design changes for easier repair.

  • After feedback, iFixit admitted they didn't account for impact of parts pairing, reducing score to 4/10.

  • Parts pairing digitally pairs components to device serial number, hindering independent repairs.

  • iFixit revised scoring to reflect software limitation on repairs from parts pairing.

  • iPhone 14 now gets low 4/10 repairability score due to limitations parts pairing causes for repairs.

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