Posted 9/18/2023, 4:52:54 PM

iPhone 15 Pro Much Cheaper and Easier to Repair than iPhone 14 Pro

Fixing a cracked back on an iPhone 15 Pro costs much less ($169-$199) vs. an iPhone 14 Pro ($499-$549).
The iPhone 15 Pro is more modular and repairable like the iPhone 14, making repairs much easier.
It's now as easy to remove the iPhone 15 Pro's back glass as the screen.
The improved repairability should lower costs for both Apple repairs and DIY with third-party parts.
Some repairs still need Apple's tools to re-pair components like FaceID, TouchID, screens.

arstechnica.com

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