McDonald’s ice cream machines have long been criticized for their frequent malfunctions, primarily due to stringent copyright laws that restrict repairs to specially licensed technicians.
Manufacturers have made this more complicated by licensing each technician and installing locks on the McFlurry machines to prevent unauthorized repairs, leading to widespread frustration among customers.
However, a recent federal ruling has declared that technicians are now legally allowed to bypass the locks on McFlurry machines, which is seen as a significant victory for the right-to-repair movement. This change will enable more technicians to fix McDonald’s ice cream machines efficiently.
iFixit, a well-known resource for tech repair information, highlighted this issue last year by detailing how to circumvent the locks with a simple device.
With the new ruling, franchise owners can now utilize these methods, potentially reducing the downtime of the beloved ice cream machines.
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