Surprisingly, Apple started showing a repair index for devices such as the iPhone and Mac this week in the Apple Store app and Apple Online Store in France. Users can now get a better idea of how easy it is to fix that device before purchasing it.
As reported by MacGenerationis the index related to local regulations of the Minister of Ecological Transition. There are five different criteria used to determine the index for each device, including ease of disassembly and availability of parts needed for repair.
From MacGeneration, translated into English:
- the availability of documentation (for repair, use and maintenance as well as the period in which this information is made available);
- disassembly (how easy it is, how easy it is to access parts, what tools are needed, how the parts are fixed in the device);
- spare parts (duration of availability and delivery times);
- the price of spare parts (compared to new);
- the available software updates, the free offer of remote technical assistance and the possibility to reset your device through software.
iPhone 12 mini scored 6/10 on the recoverability index, while iPhone 11 scored 4.6 / 10. As for the Macs, the new M1 MacBook Air got a score of 6.5 / 10 and the M1 MacBook Pro got a score of 5.6 / 10. According to the report, such information has also become mandatory in France due to environmental concerns as a way to reduce waste. combat.
As this is related to French law, it is unfortunately unlikely that Apple will apply a similar index in other countries – which, frankly, would be a great idea. What do you think of this index? Let us know in the comments below.
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