Apple's Parts Pairing Hampers iPhone 14 Repairability, Says iFixit

iFixit lowered iPhone 14's repairability score from a 7 to a 4 out of 10 due to Apple's parts pairing restrictions.
Parts pairing means Apple limits repairs by requiring approval and genuine Apple parts, otherwise the phone displays warnings.
Third-party repair shops are challenged by parts pairing as they often reuse or buy third-party parts.
iFixit's new scoring accounts for parts pairing and other factors like tool requirements.
The iPhone 14's original score could be reinstated if Apple removed the parts pairing restrictions via a software update.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 7:50:34 PM