Ifixit has just confirmed a fear.It is impossible, or in any case extremely difficult, to repair the screen of an iPhone 13 (regardless of the model) without making the Camera Face ID inoperative.According to the famous site for dismantling and repairing electronic devices, it is a first form which could well "make the market to be shattered" of repair.

This obviously implies that individuals will not be able to repair a broken screen themselves, and that most repairers will not be able to invest heavily in expensive equipment.

This is a diverted way for Apple to force repairers to join its IRP program, open to independent repairers.This program gives access to official parts for the repair of defective devices, but also strongly constrained the companies that join it.Apple indeed requires a high level of control over these stores and workshops, as well as a monitoring of customers whose devices are repaired.

This restriction is therefore a first, which is an obvious obstacle to the right to repair, vis-à-vis which Apple has always had an ambivalent position, tinged with an extreme control.Ifixit points to a tiny chip, the size of a tic-tac, which is at the bottom of the screen.

It is used to link the iPhone 13 to its screen in a process called "serialization".In absolute terms, you should be able to access the Apple Services Toolkit 2 tool, available for approved repairers only, and associate the new screen and the serial number of the repaired iPhone 13 by connecting to Apple servers.

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Repairers have found an extremely complicated and time -consuming solution: Dressing this damaged screen to the new screen.A complex procedure, which requires developed equipment, all for a repair of the most common.

Some repairers, including Justin Ashford, well known for his very technical videos and who has almost 27,000 subscribers on Youtube, even calls for the definition of what a basic repair evolves, for him, "Here is the new repairbasic.From now on, the first tool you need is a microscope.»»

For the time being, Apple does not seem to have commented on this problem, which is present on all iPhone 13 whether they are under iOS 15 or 15.1.According to IFIXIT contact, Apple has indicated to its IRP members that an update of its mobile operating system should correct the problem.

While Apple has already hit the chronicle in the past because of practices that are uncluttered to make the lives of repairers easier, this new rebound seems anything but accidental.It is all the more worrying that, moreover, the American giant plays the green card with strength and consistency.Its products are designed to be less polluting and embark recycled materials.But, even more, it is the long life cycle of its devices that is highlighted.Apple indicates that it is convinced that the best way to pollute less is to ensure that its products live for a long time and efficiently.How does this restriction, which deprives users of the possibility of securing their device without having to type their code, can be registered in this line?

Materials that is worth several thousand euros, and a repair which also requires specific training and training ... This will make life easier for repairers ... and users.

Source: Ifixit