An Apple's announcement surprised all users of iPadand the company commented that from now on, they can repair in independent workshopswith official pieces, something that, previously, was not possible, and that offers many options to people who do not have one close.
However, it is not all beautiful as it seems, and it has a negative part that must be counted, so that there may not be many new repair points, since they will have to assume a cost that, in a small place and with few clients, would not make profitable.
Official pieces for iPad, and new repair points
This change brings, as we said, many positive points, both for companies and customers, but also negative, so we are going to summarize both to achieve a final opinion about this news.
Positive points
- Repairs the same day: For the first time, it is possible to make iPad repairs on the same day. Previously, the devices had to be sent to repair centers, which caused delays. Now, independent workshops can keep parts in stock and perform repairs more quickly.
- Availability of parts and tools: Apple has included models such as the iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Pro (M4), Ipad Mini (A17 Pro) and iPad (A16) in its self -service repair program, providing access to manuals, tools and original parts, that is, despite not being Apple worker, you can see a manual of how to repair it yourself.
Negative points
- High tool costs: The necessary tools to make genuine iPad repairs have a cost exceeding 3,000 euros, which makes it difficult for small workshops to acquire them and offer these services.
- High prices of the pieces: Many components, such as screens, have prices that can exceed 50% of the cost of a new device. For example, a screen can cost up to 600 euros even after applying the discount for return of the old piece.
These two points make small towns and cities still without having service, because no one is going to invest so much, especially because they would not make that expense, not having enough customers.
In summary, this is something positive for users, but that will not give us a great change to those who live in small places, having to resort, as always, to Apple Stores or Official Sats that do have the necessary machines, and what will cost us a lot, since, as we saw, the pieces will be expensive, and if we add to that we add the repair of the technician, it may not come to compensate us.
In the end, that Apple allows you to repair iPads outside your official channels It sounds great, but it has a trick. For many small workshops, the cost of tools and pieces makes it unfeasible, so in small towns or cities, nothing changes. Of course, it is a good first step. At least there is already access to official pieces, and over time maybe the thing improves. For now, we will continue pulling Apple Stores … and crossing the fingers so as not to break anything. What do you think?
