Apple introduces self-service repair program to help you repair your iPhone at home

Apple has decided to let users repair their iPhones themselves with the announcement of a new self-service repair program. This program gives users access to genuine Apple parts and tools, making it easier to perform repairs yourself without relying on third-party repair shops. Initially, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series will be eligible for the repair program. This will soon be followed by expansion to more products, including Macs with the M1 chip.

Apple makes iPhone repairs easier for everyone

If you can repair your iPhone yourself, you’ll join more than 5,000 Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) and 2,800 independent repair providers who have access to the same genuine parts and tools. They will initially focus on general repairs such as iPhone cameras, displays, and batteries. More repair modules will be added next year.

But first, anyone looking to start this process should check the repair manual. The purpose is to help people really understand the tricks of the repair process. Once verified, you can purchase parts and tools from the Apple Self Service Repair Online Store . This store contains over 200 individual parts and tools.

In addition to this, customers can return used parts for recycling, thereby earning store credit towards future purchases. Apple says the self-service repair program is intended for people with sufficient knowledge and experience to perform the process. The company still advises customers to consult a professional repair service provider if they are unsure about repairs.

This announcement came as a sigh of relief for many, as Apple has been forced to transition for years. In particular, it was recently revealed that those looking to get a third-party iPhone 13 screen replacement will no longer be able to take advantage of Face ID functionality. After much backlash, Apple reversed its decision and announced it would release a software update that would allow third-party repairs on the new iPhone 13 without affecting Face ID.

This new initiative is an extension of a previous repair program from 2019. The Independent Repair Provider Program allows individual repair shops to perform iPhone repairs. The self-service repair program will be available to people in the U.S. next year and to more countries in 2022.

Additionally, Apple boasts that it has doubled the number of service locations with access to genuine parts and tools and expanded its Independent Repair Provider program to more than 200 countries. Apple Authorized Centers continue to provide easy repair options to people around the world.