Last month, MacRumors reported that Apple was introducing a new method of repairing the same unit for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models that had certain issues that would normally require a replacement of the entire unit. We now know that Apple has expanded these repairs from the same unit to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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Apple Stores and Apple’s authorized service providers have access to a new “iPhone Back System” piece that is essentially an iPhone enclosure that includes all components except the screen and rear camera. Starting this week, this part is available for all four iPhone 12 models, according to an Apple note obtained by MacRumors.
If a customer has an iPhone 12 Pro with cracked back glass, for example, an Apple Store or an authorized Apple service provider, they can replace the entire back of the device with the back of the iPhone, while retaining the original screen and back of the customer. camera. For this reason, the iPhone screen and rear camera must be free of damage or problems so that the device can qualify for a repair of the same unit.
IPhone 12 models may be eligible for same-unit repair if they can’t turn on or if they have problems with the logic board, Face ID system, or device enclosure, such as cracked back glass, according to Apple. The new repair method is said to be available in all countries and regions where iPhone 12 models are sold.
In its note, Apple reiterated that this move supports the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of all the products it sells.