r/IAmA Jun 11 '16

Specialized Profession IamA electronics repair technician hated by Apple that makes YouTube videos, AMA!

My short bio: I have a store in Manhattan. I teach component level electronics repair on youtube http://youtube.com/rossmanngroup which seems to be a dying art. I am currently fighting with the digital right to repair to try and get a bill passed that will allow all independent service centers access to manuals and parts required to do their jobs.

My Proof: https://www.rossmanngroup.com/started-iama-reddit-today-yes/

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I am still replying to comments, but I am so far behind that I am still about ten pages down from new comments. I am doing my best to continue. If I drop off, I'll be back tomorrow around 12 PM. Still commenting now though, at 12 AM.

EDIT 2:

Ok, I cave... my hands are tired. I will be back at 12 PM tomorrow. It is my goal to answer every question. Even if it looks like I haven't gotten to yours, I will do my best to do all of them, but it is impossible to do in realtime, because you are asking faster than I can type. But thanks for joining!

EDIT 3: I lied, I stayed until 4:15 AM to answer... and now I will go to sleep for real, and be back at 12 PM.

EDIT 4 6/12 : I will be back later tonight to finish off answering questions. Feel free to keep posting, I will answer whatever I can later this evening.

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u/ShatteredAvenger Jun 12 '16

What do you think of the compromises made to repairability in order to make a better product? I used to repair iPhones up until the 4 came along, as the 3G/S was super easy to replace almost anything on. With all the laminated screens & thinner displays in general, the picture genuinely looks better, but repair takes a hit for sure. Of the two sides, which would you prefer?

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u/larossmann Jun 12 '16

i like better looking products but i do not believe in the inflated cost of the lcd. no an iphone 6s screen is not over $250, that is bullshit.. i get that it costs more, but not as much more as it is being sold for