Parts pairing doesn't prevent theft

But it does prevent DIY repair ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apple’s Right to Repair support ends at parts pairing We're on our way to securing more Right to Repair wins, but parts pairing continues to rear its ugly head. So, we're finally putting a popular myth to rest: Parts pairing doesn’t dissuade iPhone thieves. Banning it won’t lead to a rash of iPhone thefts. [It's Time For Apple To Listen Up]( Repair Reads Visit our [homepage]( every week to read more repair stories. [Words Can Heal—and Save Batteries]( A repair guide is easier to follow when it is in your native language. That’s why translation is an integral part of our mission, and we encourage anyone to help us make repair information accessible around the globe. SOURCE: IFIXIT [‘When you use a Walkman all the memories come back’: the people still in love with old tech]( Cassette players and tapes, CDs, video players, and VHS might seem like relics of an era long gone, but everything comes back into vogue eventually. Lots of people can't get enough of their old-school tech. SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN [The right to repair – and play games anywhere]( 2023 was a big year for Right to Repair! So what's next? Listen to Verge producer Will Poor's report on what is next for the Right to Repair movement in 2024, starting with the latest bill in Oregon. SOURCE: THE VERGE [More Reads]( Community Leaderboard This week's top contributors to iFixit.com. Join and contribute to our online community to make an appearance on the [leaderboard](. [Earn Points Now]( Is your laptop starting to show its age? It might be time to start replacing and upgrading some of its components. When you purchase any iFixit Laptop Fix Kit, you'll get a FREE Anti-Static Project Tray when you add it to your cart. [Use Code: FIXTRAY]( [GUIDES]( [PARTS]( [TOOLS]( [COMMUNITY]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( Sent by [iFixit]( · [Customer Support]( · [Privacy Policy]( · [Web Copy]( You received this because you opted in to our email communications. If you have an iFixit account, you can [edit your preferences](. Update your [store and language](. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( iFixit, 1330 Monterey St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, United States