selfservice

With Apple’s blessing, you can finally fix your iPhone from the comfort of your own home. On Wednesday, the company announced a new section of its website where you can buy tools and replacement parts, including new display screens, batteries, and speakers. The online store seems easy enough to use, and Apple is even offering customer repair kits — which weigh around 79 pounds — that you can rent for $49 a week. This new program is a major shift for Apple. Historically, the company has typically only offered repair…

Apple has today officially announced the roll out of Self Service Repair, providing repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools through the Apple Self Service Repair Store. Self Service Repair is available in the US and will expand to additional countries, beginning in Europe, later this year. Indians will have to wait for it. The new online store offers more than 200 individual parts and tools, enabling customers who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic…

Apple has finally opened up its self-service repair program, allowing customers access to tools and manuals to service their own phones without needing to go to an Apple Store or third-party certified repair stores. This follows an announcement made in late 2021 that has spurred a series of similar moves from industry competitors such as Samsung and Google. The company will charge customers $49 for rental access to tools for a single repair, while also offering access to purchases of parts and tools for those who…