Apple Makes iPhone 15 Back Glass Replacement Easier—Same as iPhone 14’s Tech?

Isaiah Richard, Tech Times 18 September 2023, 01:09 am

Whether you are all in for Right to Repair or would let Apple repair your new iPhone 15, replacing the broken back glass of the new smartphone was made easy by the company. It is something that was discreetly done for the iPhone 14 series last year, with Apple making the rear glass cover of the device removable, and not something that requires professional tweaking.

Apple Makes iPhone 15 Back Glass Replacement Easy

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According to 9to5 Mac's report, Apple has made the iPhone 15 Back Glass replacement easy, especially for broken ones due to accidents or intentional damage to the device. This feature was the same when Apple introduced the iPhone 14 series last year, but same as this year, the Cupertino giant did not make a big fuss about it and went on their way.

In the event, the company announced that it made the iPhone 15 series' back glass easier to replace, centering on its so-called "new internal chassis architecture" applied to the device.

The easy replacement is both available for self-repairs (DIYs) and service providers that would be approached by those who broke the back glass on the new smartphone.

How Much is the iPhone 15 Back Glass Replacement?

Apple's support website for all repairs has a special feature where users can get an estimate on how much certain things would cost, and for back glass damage, it is fairly cheap.

For the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, it would only cost $169. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max would both be at $199 for the service.

However, it is significantly different from last year's smartphones from Apple, as the company would charge the public as much as $499 for the iPhone 14 Pro and $549 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Apple's Service and Right to Repair

One of the most iconic developments from Apple is its support for the Right to Repair bill in the country, with the company rallying for the self-repair program that was made available to US customers. Earlier this year, Apple made an unexpected move by supporting the California Right to Repair bill, with the company looking to boost accessibility and sustainability.

Late last year, Apple also brought the self-service program to Europe, allowing iPhone and Mac users to get access to the device's parts, internals, and guides in fixing up their tech.

However, it is notoriously known that Apple previously denounced self-repairs and leveraged its Apple Authorized Service Program (AASP) for all tweaks for the tech.

When Apple released the iPhone 14 series, it made the back glass removable so that when it gets broken, it would be easy to replace without the need for the previous intricate process and professional tools.

This also comes for the iPhone 15, with the series available for both self-repair and via its service providers, without the need to fear for one's device.