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Technician swaps laptop screen in 10 minutes for $20

Original: new screen is in! well, "new" verily, working on these things after apple's abuse feels like playing with cheat codes. e

A repair enthusiast has replaced a laptop screen in about ten minutes for roughly $20, calling the experience easy compared with working on Apple devices. They described repairing non-Apple machines as feeling like 'playing with cheat codes' because every part can be replaced cheaply and without hassle. The post highlights ongoing frustration with Apple's repair restrictions and renewed praise for repairable hardware.

Why now: Right-to-repair frustrations with Apple remain a hot topic among repair communities.

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• new screen is in! well, "new" verily, working on these things after apple's abuse feels like playing with cheat codes. every part can be replaced, easily and for cheap. took me all of 10 minutes, cost of $20 and a bike ride that final part is optional, but fatso needs any… · yuman@defcon.social · 3

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