Apple self-service repair is finally available outside the US, more than a year after it was first announced (opens in new tab)For those with broken Macs and iPhones in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK, parts and tools from the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineup, and Mac laptops with Apple Silicon. can be purchased.
More than 200 spare parts are available along with repair manuals, but the announcement has a few caveats, stating that the self-repair program is for “customers who have experienced the complexities of repairing electronic equipment.” Apple makes it clear that the best way to handle a defective Mac or iPhone is to bring it in to a certified repair technician. Also considering the Apple store, 80% of his European customers believe he lives within 30 miles of such an electronics wizard. and unaffiliated. In the last three years he has doubled the number of service locations in Europe.
All parts are tested, the same Apple repair technicians use, and the same price. If you don’t want to develop a collection of Apple’s custom repair tools, including torque screwdrivers, repair trays, and display and battery presses, rent the toolkit for $49 (or local currency) and return it a week later. You can also free shipping.
Jeff Williams, Apple’s COO, said: “But when repairs are needed, we want our customers to have many options for safe, reliable and secure repairs. We are excited to provide direct access to genuine Apple parts, tools and manuals.”
Self-service repair shops are located at: selfservicerepair.eu (opens in new tab)and future self-repairers, can view the repair manual online as a PDF before deciding whether or not to take a screwdriver to the back of a $2,000 laptop.
