Apple today informed Apple Authorized Service Providers that it will introduce a new method of repairing the same unit for iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models that present certain issues that would normally require a replacement of the entire unit. .
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In an internal note, obtained by MacRumors, Apple said that technicians will be able to offer repairs of the same unit from February 23 for models of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 that can not be turned on or that have problems with the logic board, Face ID the system or the enclosure of the device, such as a cracked back glass.
Apple’s authorized service providers (and probably Genius Bars) will have at their disposal a new part of the “iPhone’s rear system” which consists of the back of an iPhone with all the components except the screen and the rear camera, including battery, logic board, wireless charging coil connection, Taptic Engine, Face ID system and so on.
For example, if a customer has an iPhone 12 mini with cracked rear glass, technicians will be able to replace the entire back of the device with the new cabinet attached to the original screen and rear camera. For this reason, the customer’s screen and rear camera should be free of functional damage or malfunctions so that your device can opt for this same unit repair method, according to Apple.
The new repair method will be available in all countries and regions where the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 are sold, according to Apple. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max models do not appear to be eligible at this time.
In its note, Apple said the move supports the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of all the products it sells.