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jlgreco on Oct 25, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Why Apple Uses Pentalobe Screws In Its Devices

I don't think anyone is arguing that they use the screws to make 3rd party repair impossible.

Rather people suggest they use the screws to raise the barrier to entry.

Whether or not it effectively does this is another issue.

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