Self Service Repair - Apple announces a service that will allow us to repair brand devices ourselves

A moment ago we wrote about the fact that Apple will facilitate the replacement of iPhone 13 smartphone screens in unauthorized services, thanks to which Face ID will no longer fail. Today we received even more interesting news from the "Sadownik" stable. Well, Apple has announced a new service called Self Service Repair, which will allow customers to buy parts for iPhones (12 and above) and Mac computers, and above all - will allow them to install them themselves. So, as long as our skills allow it, replacing the battery, screen or photo module will no longer have to involve a visit to any (authorized or unauthorized) service.

Apple Self Service Repair will be available in the US early next year. Later, it will also be expanded to other countries.

Apple's official statement on the launch of Self Service Repair

Mac or iPhone repair in the comfort of your own home? Why not - if, of course, we have the skills to carry out this type of machinations. At first, Apple will provide the service in the US, and it will apply to iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 smartphones. Later, it is time for Mac computers with the Apple M1 chip. Customers will be able to order parts through Apple's online store, and orders will include a repair manual. What's more - users who return broken parts will be able to receive additional funds for future purchases. With high probability, this service will go to unauthorized services in most cases, and not to the average Smith, but the point is that repairs of Apple devices have a chance to become less problematic.

Apple will facilitate the replacement of iPhone 13 smartphone screens in unauthorized services. Face ID will no longer crash

The decision to initiate Apple Self Service Repair, however, was not - as it may seem - an act of goodwill by the manufacturer, but was forced by the "right-to-repair" policy that the Biden administration is lobbying with Federal Trade Commission. In an executive order a few months ago, the president directed the Commerce Committee to consider introducing rules to prevent "unfair, anti-competitive restrictions on third-party or self-repair of appliances." The Federal Trade Commission unanimously voted in favor of Biden's demands in July this year, the effects of which we can see today in the form of the upcoming Self Service Repair.

Source: Apple