This isnt the sale of parts to people that wish to buy them, its a very stringent certification program that very few are going to meet the requirements for, and requires you do things like
"Actively promote the Apple brand as part of their business along with AppleCare service and support products."
"Service Providers are required to use Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians when conducting diagnostics, Covered Repairs, modifications, alterations and upgrades on Apple products."
" Individuals or sole traders may not apply."
Imagine these kind of restrictions being placed on car repairshops before they were allowed to buy and use replacement parts from manufacterers, there would be a massive lawsuit.
Plus, for TouchID enabled phones you MUST have a special rig in order to re-pair the sensor, and for FaceID you have to have a special rig to re-calibrate the sensor stack every time you open the device!
Tesla has restrictions that are similar. Many parts are "restricted" at Tesla will not sell them unless you're a Tesla owner, or certified body shop. I'm not even sure they have any certified general repair shops.
"Actively promote the Apple brand as part of their business along with AppleCare service and support products."
"Service Providers are required to use Apple Certified Macintosh Technicians when conducting diagnostics, Covered Repairs, modifications, alterations and upgrades on Apple products."
" Individuals or sole traders may not apply."
Imagine these kind of restrictions being placed on car repairshops before they were allowed to buy and use replacement parts from manufacterers, there would be a massive lawsuit.