Last month, MacRumors reported that Apple was introducing a new repair method on the same unit for the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 models exhibiting certain problems that would normally require replacing the entire unit. Now, we’ve learned that Apple has extended these repairs on the same unit to the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
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Apple stores and Apple authorized service providers have access to a new part of the “iPhone rear system” which is essentially an iPhone case that includes all components except the screen and the rear camera. As of this week, this part is available for all four iPhone 12 models, according to an Apple memo obtained by MacRumors.
If a customer has an iPhone 12 Pro with cracked back glass, for example, an Apple Store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider can replace the entire back of the device with the back of the iPhone system, keeping the screen and the back Customer originals Camera. For this reason, the iPhone’s screen and rear camera must be free of damage or problems for the device to qualify for a repair on the same unit.
IPhone 12 models may be eligible for repair on the same unit if they cannot be powered on or are having problems with the logic board, facial ID system or device case, such as cracked rear glass, according to Apple . The new repair method is available in all countries and regions where iPhone 12 models are sold.
In its memo, Apple reiterated that this move supports the company’s continued commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of all products it sells.