Apple launches Self Service Repair in the US, covering iPhone SE and iPhone 12 and 13 lineups, with plans to expand to Europe and add M1 Macs by the end of 2022
The tech giant says it's offering repair manuals online, along with giving everyday people the chance to buy parts and tools to repair devices themselves.
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Discussion
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@kwiens
Kyle Wiens
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Apple has posted iPhone service manuals online, and that is a huge step. Kudos to them for getting this done. https://support.apple.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@bzamayo
Benjamin Mayo
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Self Service Battery Bundle for iPhone 13 Pro costs $71 ... compared to only $69 to send your phone off to Apple and get them to do it for you https://9to5mac.com/...
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@dlberes
@dlberes
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Boo: “Requiring parts pairing essentially puts an expiration date on iPhones ... there will be no way for [repairers] to fully restore a product that needs a display replacement—even if they have an original Apple display from another phone.” https://www.ifixit.com/...
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@kwiens
Kyle Wiens
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Apple's consumer parts program is here. It's got a catch. https://www.ifixit.com/...
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@chriswelch
Chris Welch
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Apple's $49 tool rental kit will let just about anyone get their hands on some pretty intense devices. Particularly when it comes to display replacement. Better read the manual, folks. https://www.theverge.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@pt
@pt
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To be fair, the mail-off price doesn't include the extra phone you have to buy so you have a phone while yours is in the mail. https://twitter.com/...
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@bdsams
Brad Sams
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Shoulda named this “Genius-to-Go” https://twitter.com/...
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@bzamayo
Benjamin Mayo
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Apple does say that you may get a partial refund credit when you return the old components for recycling so this may make the numbers work better — but details unclear on credit amounts etc
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@reneritchie
Rene Ritchie
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iPhone 12/13 now. M1 Macs next — “Apple's Self Service Repair now available “Genuine Apple parts and tools can now be purchased by US customers” https://www.apple.com/... Whitepaper: https://support.apple.com/... https://twitter.com/...