https://www.ifixit.com/News/69320/how-parts-pairing-kills-independent-repair
How Parts Pairing Kills Independent Repair - iFixit
Dec 12, 2025 - The biggest threat to repair is no longer hostile hardware. Today, many independent repair shop owners are most worried about the trend in electronics...
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https://www.vice.com/en/article/dhs-seized-aftermarket-apple-laptop-batteries-from-independent-repair-expert-louis-rossman/
DHS Seized Aftermarket Apple Laptop Batteries From Independent Repair Expert Louis Rossman
Jul 27, 2024 - Louis Rossmann says US Customs and Border Patrol seized $1,000 worth of laptop batteries, claiming they were counterfeit.
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