Mike Wuerthele

sconosciuto said:

Considering that I spent a great deal of time in my life figuring out how to fix things while under the Atlantic Ocean

I would like to hear more about this!

crowley said:

So they've only got a 30 day stay to make a fuller argument?  More of a delay than a win.  Good luck to them though.

lmasanti said:

As for ’tools’ I am almost sure that iFix can sell you anyone you need!

There is no reason why Apple should ‘make mandatory’ that you buy them the tools. Well, maybe, the glue…

hexclock said:

avon b7 said:

On the face of it, a great move and much needed option.

I'm not sure about the requirement to return core parts but that's a minor quibble in the grand scheme of things. 

Now they (and everybody else) need to design for repair. 

They probably want the parts back to avoid a flood of broken parts being sold as functional on the internet. And to properly recycle them. 

maciekskontakt said:

Mike Wuerthele said:

maciekskontakt said:

muchomac said:

avon b7 said:

I'm not sure about the requirement to return core parts but that's a minor quibble in the grand scheme of things. 

Requirements to return parts are common in many industries. The auto parts industry for example. You can buy an alternator, car battery, etc, and will receive credit back if you send them the old damaged one. It is not REQUIRED, but you are losing money if you don't. In most cases they will try to repair it and resell it as refurbished, or will adequately recycle it.

Which they included older models at the same time. I mean, who wants to open up their $1000 1 or 2-year-old phone, which might still be under warranty?

No they are nor requirement. You have wrong information. You get discount if you do. In fact, I demand repairman to return some of old parts to me. Those parts belong to me - not to manufacturer. For example battery replacement will be cheaper if you return old core, but there is no requirement. Yes I know many shops do not like it, but I do not give damn. I own the care - i own the old parts - i do what I want and you cannot require me to return them if I do not want to. Want to have conversation with repair shop manager - meet me... or my lawyer.

You won't HAVE to return a "core" part -- but it will cost notably more if you don't. More on how this works for Apple a bit later today.

I is not called "core" part . It is called battery core - proper name for it. Go to car store and check. Use proper naming. It was not accidental what I used. No double quotes required.