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Upper_Decision_5959 t1_j17axuv wrote

I wonder if they will ever support older devices like iPhone X's or iPads. These older devices needs parts like Batteries/Screens because their most likely to be degraded or broken as time passes out of warranty. I want to replace my iPad Pro display replaced since it's cracked and battery replaced, but god damn the price of a screen replacement at Apple costs as much as a new iPad.

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hippymndy t1_j17bro4 wrote

try asking around to get an ipod touch screen replaced. most places kept replying back “ipad” even after being very clear it was a POD not PAD. i only bought the damn thing two maybe three years ago! all but one small shop wanted close to $100 to replace it. insane.

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Wirfaway t1_j17qbnn wrote

I doubt it.

Apple is famous for not keeping extra inventory around and all the tooling for building parts for older devices is probably long gone/repurposed.

At best, you’ll probably only start seeing replacement parts for new devices moving forward.

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Buditastic t1_j181qzd wrote

It costs that much because they want to get as much inventory out.

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OmegaLiar t1_j1acptl wrote

If I could repair the shattered glass on my iPhone 8 I would be so happy. I have a new one now but that one is perfect otherwise.

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