Can you buy OEM Apple parts?
Can you buy OEM Apple parts?
The only stores that can order OEM original parts are Apple stores themselves, and their officially Authorized Repair Centers. And they cannot sell those parts retail, but may only use them to repair devices. There is no source for anyone else to purchase genuine new OEM parts.
Is iPad 2 discontinued?
On June 13, 2016, with the release of iOS 10, Apple dropped support for the iPad 2 because of its hardware and performance issues. The same goes with the its successor and iPad Mini (1st generation), making iOS 9.3. 5 (Wi-Fi) or iOS 9.3. 6 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) the final version that will run on the device.
Is iFixit owned by Apple?
The Apple iBook G3, for which founder Kyle Wiens was searching a repair manual for….iFixit.
| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. |
| Key people | Kyle Wiens, CEO Luke Soules, CXO |
| Website | ifixit.com |
Does Apple use iFixit?
The repair and teardown experts at iFixit say they are “excited” about Apple’s new Self Service Repair program, and called it a “remarkable concession.” Apple announced the program on Wednesday.
Where is iFixit Apple parts?
We source parts from component manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers, and even harvest parts from brand-new products that have been returned to retailers. Our parts strike the best balance of cost, availability, function, reliability, and durability.
Is iFixit legit?
iFixit has a consumer rating of 4 stars from 229 reviews indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Consumers satisfied with iFixit most frequently mention tool kit, high quality and new battery. iFixit ranks 6th among Mobile Repair sites.
Does Apple hate iFixit?
Apple doesn’t like iFixit, because iFixit writes its own in-house versions of Apple’s top-secret repair manuals and shares them with all comers.
Does an iPad 2 have a front camera?
In a major point of external differentiation, the original iPad line lacks cameras entirely whereas the iPad 2 models have front and rear mounted cameras. The rear camera supports HD video recording (720p up to 30 FPS with audio), and functions as a still camera as well, although Apple does not specify megapixels.
Does the iPad 2 have a GPS?
At the moment, both the (original) iPad and the newer iPad 2 have GPS on the 3G version, but not the WIFI version. So it’s only on some models. Although at the moment you would have to pay around £100 extra to get GPS on an iPad, it’s possible – but unlikely – that Apple will add GPS to the Wifi-only iPad 3. We’ll just have to wait and see.
Can you replace battery on iPad 2?
Ultimately, just as it is for the original iPad, the battery life for the iPad 2 is impressive in “real-world” tests and 9-10 hours is a reasonable estimate. When the iPad 2 battery no longer holds a sufficient charge, you officially are required to send the entire iPad to Apple for replacement.
Does Siri work on iPad 2?
The original iPad and iPad 2 don’t have Siri, regardless of which iOS they use. In addition to being a useful tool, Siri can be a lot of fun to play with. Activate this feature with just a few taps, and provided your iPad has access to the Internet, you can then say what you need and Siri will respond.
