It is Apple (News - Alert)'s policy not to sell original parts to other repair services. But what to do if there is no official Apple service center in your country? Given this point, as well as the cost of original parts, it is not surprising that many users opt for a replica when repairing the iPhone (News - Alert) screen. In this article we propose together with the website Gadget Pickup to understand what kinds of replica Apple parts are on the market and the approximate difference between them. My name is Anthony, and here we go.
Original or almost original display module
For those who missed it, a reminder: it is essentially impossible to buy original Apple components. You can buy a new device or find a donor - a similar gadget to yours for disassembly when repairing. Why, then, are we talking about originals, and online stores sell them? Here we come to the question of what OEM components mean.
OEM Components
Original Equipment Manufacturer is a designation of the quality level of components of a certain category. These parts are manufactured by partner companies, in this case Foxconn or Inventec (News - Alert), under license from Apple. The quality of the OEM is comparable to the "native" parts installed during the release of the smartphone.
Such components are not subject to special control by specialists from the company that issued the license. In other respects - do not differ from the originals in any way. They are made:
- At the same production facilities;
- Using the same technologies;
- From the same materials as the displays for the new iPhones.
In the case of OEM we can talk about the original display modules.
That being said, if you see the label "original" on your search for a new iPhone screen - Do not be in a hurry to accuse the seller of cheating. After all, OEM parts are used to repair Apple products in authorized service centers. Once again: original Apple parts can only be removed from a donor device or purchased with a new smartphone. In all other cases the original part = OEM quality part.
Copies
As you can see, original Apple parts are quite conditional, unequivocally expensive, although of high quality. Therefore, many users when repairing agree to compromise and install a replica. But a copy is different, all of them can be divided into several unequal categories.
High Copy: the elite in the world of replicas
High Copy quality. These parts are made in the same factories as the previous types of components, using proprietary technologies and materials, but without a license from the brand. If we talk about high quality copies (high copy), it is the best that the aftermarket can offer, with an optimal price / quality ratio. If for some reason you can not install, for example, not enough budget or a long wait for delivery, but the quality of the screen is extremely important, choose a high copy.
Copy: focusing on the manufacturer
Simply Copy, usually with the indication of the manufacturer - the parts produced in factories not directly associated with Apple. The quality of these displays (as well as their price) is determined by the brand. For example, NCC ESR ColorX strives to recreate the original screen as accurately as possible, while Longteng, Tianma, ShenChao allow themselves to change the production technology in technology and materials to make the final product cheaper. Accordingly, the lower the quality level, the greater the difference with the original display.
We will not raise the question of copies of "no-name" - this is the same "China", which for a reason got the reputation of cheap knockoffs. If you're thinking of installing a copy of the display module, choose components of the above-mentioned brands, and ideally - high copy.
Given the fairly low cost of replicas, especially compared to the original, copies are in considerable demand. Unfortunately, not all service centers and sellers of components are honest with their customers. It is not uncommon that for the user's money calculated on the original, he is offered a low-quality copy. So be careful when choosing the product you are interested in.
