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Self Service Repair and a Year of Apple TV+ – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-22

Self Service Repair and a Year of Apple TV+ - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-22

Ken_Ray · December 22, 2022 · Add Comment

What do relatively recent Macs and a proposed battery rule have in common? TMO writer Nick deCourville says Apple’s Self Service Repair may be the answer. Plus, Nick and Ken look at some of their favorite Apple TV+ titles of 2022.

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Apple Self Service Repair Program Does Not Support Upgrade of Mac’s Logic Board
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Apple Self Service Repair Program Does Not Support Upgrade of Mac's Logic Board

Arnold Zafra · August 24, 2022

Apple’s Self Service Repair Program does not support logic board upgrades, as it requires the same configuration of the original MacBook.

Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs
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Apple Self Service Repair Program Now Covers M1 Macs

Arnold Zafra · August 23, 2022

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include M1 Macs, beginning with M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers.

Apple Self-Service Repair Program Sells Users SIM-Ejector Tool For $4, Social Media Goes Wild
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Apple Self-Service Repair Program Sells Users SIM-Ejector Tool For $4, Social Media Goes Wild

Nick deCourville · April 29, 2022

With the launch of the self-service repair program, Twitter and Reddit users are poking fun at a $4 SIM-ejector tool Apple is selling.

Users and Critics Question if Apple Remembers Self Service Repair Program
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Users and Critics Question if Apple Remembers Self Service Repair Program

Nick deCourville · April 13, 2022

November 2021 saw Apple announcing the Self Service Repair program. Expected early 2022, many are wondering if Apple remembers the service.

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Apple's DIY Repair Program

Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun · December 2, 2021

Check out what’s new with Apple’s DIY Repair Program in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 901.

Get more information here: https://www.macobserver.com/news/self-service-repair-program/

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Apple’s Self Repair Program and Smarthome Pain Points, with Jeff Gamet – ACM 561

Apple's Self Repair Program and Smarthome Pain Points, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 561

Bryan Chaffin · November 21, 2021 · Add Comment

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Analysts Find Not Many iPhone Owners Will Use Apple Self Service Repair
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Analysts Find Not Many iPhone Owners Will Use Apple Self Service Repair

Andrew Orr · November 19, 2021

A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners aims to figure out if Apple’s Self Service Repair program will help extend iPhone life.

Apple Makes Device Repair Easier With Self Service Repair Program
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Apple Makes Device Repair Easier With Self Service Repair Program

Andrew Orr · November 17, 2021

Apple has announced Self Service Repair, a program that will give individuals access to genuine Apple parts and tools for repair.

Shocking Report Reveals How Apple ‘Undermines’ Third-Party Repair Efforts
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Shocking Report Reveals How Apple 'Undermines' Third-Party Repair Efforts

Andrew Orr · September 21, 2021

A report on Tuesday reveals how Apple undermines third-party repair efforts. Eight training videos were leaked.

Apple Expands Indie Repair Program to Over 200 Countries
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Apple Expands Indie Repair Program to Over 200 Countries

Andrew Orr · March 29, 2021

Apple is expanding its Independent Repair Program globally in over 200 countries, and interested providers can sign up on the company’s website.

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Handset Depreciation, TV+ Reviews – TMO Daily Observations 2020-03-09

Kelly Guimont · March 9, 2020 · Add Comment

Charlotte Henry joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss trade-in values of various smartphones, and a new wave of reviews for Apple TV+ shows.

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Apple Independent Repair Program has a Strict Contract
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Apple Independent Repair Program has a Strict Contract

Andrew Orr · February 6, 2020

The Apple Independent Repair Program sells parts, tools, and diagnostic services to repair shops, but the contract has strict rules.

Apple At-Home Device Repair Could Arrive to Your City
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Apple At-Home Device Repair Could Arrive to Your City

Andrew Orr · February 3, 2020

Through Go Tech Services Apple at-home device repair is arriving for select cities for customers who can’t visit a repair shop or Apple store.

2013-2014 Macs No Longer Eligible for Free Screen Repairs
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2013-2014 Macs No Longer Eligible for Free Screen Repairs

Andrew Orr · December 20, 2019

Some MacBook models from 2013-2014 suffered delamination with their anti-reflective screen coating. They are no longer eligible for free repair.

Best Buy Joins Apple for Expanded Repair Service
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Best Buy Joins Apple for Expanded Repair Service

Andrew Orr · June 19, 2019

Today Apple announced a partnership with Best Buy for an expanded repair service at almost 1,000 Best Buy stores across the United States.

Apple Adds Online Form for Checking iPhone 6s Battery Replacement Eligibility
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Apple Adds Online Form for Checking iPhone 6s Battery Replacement Eligibility

Bryan Chaffin · December 1, 2016

Apple added an online form for checking your iPhone 6s eligibility for a battery replacement program. The program itself was announced in November, but it was initially up to customers to figure out if their serial number was eligible. The form allows owners to simply enter that serial number and be told if it’s eligible.

How to Check if Your iPhone 6s is Eligible for Apple’s Free Battery Service Program
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How to Check if Your iPhone 6s is Eligible for Apple's Free Battery Service Program

Jim Tanous · November 30, 2016

Is your iPhone 6s unexpectedly shutting down, even when you have plenty of battery charge left? If so, your device may be suffering from a known battery issue, and Apple is now willing to repair affected devices for free. Here’s how to check if your iPhone 6s is eligible.

Apple Launches Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus
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Apple Launches Multi-Touch Repair Program for iPhone 6 Plus

Bryan Chaffin · November 18, 2016

Apple has launched a repair program for iPhone 6 Plus devices that suffer a flickering display or Multi-Touch issues. The program’s description specifies devices that experience these troubles “after being dropped multiple times on a hard surface and then incurring further stress on the device.”

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