Apple SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus has defended Apple’s use of parts pairing, while also insisting the company still supports the use of third-party parts in repairs.
A repair of a MacBook Air
A repair of a MacBook Air
On Thursday, Apple expanded its self-repair programs to allow consumers to use parts pairing, a process that can allow legitimate second-hand components to be reused in repairs.
Under the process, which will be implemented in the fall, Apple said it will still block off components associated with a device that has Activation Lock enabled, typically meaning stolen parts.
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