| ▲ | makeitdouble 3 hours ago | |
Only Apple can properly replace these screens and pair the parts (FaceId etc), so setting the standard repair cost high enough helps push people toward Apple Care eligible new devices, handicapping the second hand market. That has been the case basically since Apple Care existed IMHO. | ||
| ▲ | alwillis 2 hours ago | parent [-] | |
> Only Apple can properly replace these screens and pair the parts Not true. Apple has a self-service repair program for most of its products, including the iPad mini. All the repair manuals are available online and you can buy official Apple parts. [1] They'll even sell or rent the tools you will need. | ||