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Re:iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs by shripadk on Saturday February 06, 2016 @07:03PM (#11050728)
I think it is definitely over-engineered. If it is a scare tactic to bring people to Apple repair centers why isn't this happening with other Apple products?
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Re:iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs by emp_zealoth on Saturday February 06, 2016 @07:29PM (#11050843)
Oh you mean apart from all the glue and solder, non-replaceable batteries and the like?
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Re:iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party repairs by shripadk on Wednesday February 10, 2016 @11:35AM (#11073873)
Not sure if I understood you correctly but replacing batteries yourself in your Macbook does definitely void warranty but does not brick the device.
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