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idontliketopick t1_ir7lvwl wrote

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Eh, I've found them to be pretty accurate if not a little too harsh. YMMV based on how comfortable you are at taking things apart though. I've never worked on an iPhone, I don't own one so maybe they're more difficult. Definitely software locks are no good. But so are blanket "unrepairable scrap metal" statements.

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TheOnlyQueso t1_ir7qf2a wrote

They're still unrepairable scrap metal unless they make a real effort to make parts available at reasonable prices, remove all software locks and provide schematics for board repair. I don't rescind my comment; it's true. The same is true for any other company that follows in apple's footsteps, including samsung, and google.

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SirMaster t1_ir82zd8 wrote

Can’t you buy parts and tools directly from the Apple website now for iPhones and such?

https://support.apple.com/self-service-repair

Is there an equivalent for Pixel phones or Samsung phones for example?

I’m not real familiar.

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TheOnlyQueso t1_ir84gti wrote

You can, but only certain parts, and it's almost or even more expensive than having apple do it. Schematics still aren't available, which is just as crucial as parts availability, as it allows repairing specific components far more economically than just replacing the entire thing. A single resistor can be replaced instead of an entire $700 motherboard from apple.

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Revo_Veneno t1_ir9epzi wrote

Don't be fooled. That's for the media.

This self repair shit is a joke. It will be more expensive for you to DIY on the most cases than to do it at their place. This service is simply there so apple can appear to be on the right side of the story and fool you and me into believe that they believe in "eco friendliness" bullshit they do. They do it for a tax break, they do it so they can lure you into buying their phone with less guilt because appearantly, they allow you to fix your own phone so you can save the planet. They do it for the money, don't get it wrong.

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idontliketopick t1_ir8k1xq wrote

Okay. I'll just keep scrolling on this Google phone I repaired. Apparently I didn't and it's scrap though.

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TheOnlyQueso t1_ir8kopx wrote

I have a Samsung I've repaired as well; however, the first screen replacement I bought wasn't even close to the original. I had to return it and buy a used OEM one. And I can't find a replacement back that won't crack since they're all made from super cheap glass.

I've had so many pixels break I've lost count, and most of the time it's not economical to do the repair.

All of these companies have terrible options for repair

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Revo_Veneno t1_ir9fm1b wrote

Honestly, you can get better at repairs. My first screen repair is hot garbage to be brutally honest, but it's on a 5 year old xiaomi phone that's my mom's backup so it doesn't matter as much. And then I gotten better at it and learnt to use better glue and better technique. The LG V60 that I used to use (before I handed it to my uncle) had a DIY replacement screen, I was really proud of it as it's all still waterproof too because used the B7000 glue instead of superglue.

It takes a bit of skill, but having an option is always better.

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idontliketopick t1_ir8nw3b wrote

Sounds pretty shiddy tbh. I haven't had Samsung since the first Galaxy S, been using pixels since the first one. Only had to repair one, 4a5g. Screen was like $110. I can't tell the difference. My eyes may suck though. Generally I have good luck with electronics though. I fried a MacBook once with a 3rd party charger but otherwise made many upgrades to them over the years with ease. Now I opt for the solder everything in there so it's as small as possible option and run a tower at home.

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Joulle t1_ir7woxx wrote

Samsung glues their phone batteries in place. Must be awful to replace a battery.

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ChrisFox-NJ t1_ir7xv5j wrote

Well, Apple does the exact same thing, just like any other phone manufacturer, otherwise the battery would rattle around in your phone.

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Revo_Veneno t1_ir9eer0 wrote

Did they install a malicious chip that serial match just about every component on the phone so you can't swap those out on your own?

I don't think so.

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Joulle t1_ir9qsgv wrote

that's also shitty but not every android phone manufacturer does that glue thing either.

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Revo_Veneno t1_irbg1ud wrote

Every phone is glued together. That's how phones are made now.

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Joulle t1_irbk9w5 wrote

I'm talking about the battery, not the phone. Serviceable parts shouldn't be glued.

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Revo_Veneno t1_ircg2jx wrote

That's fair. I hate when stuff are glued together too but at least that can be remedied with a hair dryer. I havent taken apart a samsung before (only xiaomi and LG as that's the two brands I buy) and by far all of them have pull tabs on battery glues which is pretty easy to deal with.

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