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shripadk on Feb 7, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: iPhones 'disabled' if Apple detects third-party re...

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?

emp_zealoth on Feb 7, 2016 [–]

Oh you mean apart from all the glue and solder, non-replaceable batteries and the like?

shripadk on Feb 10, 2016 | [–]

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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