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Apple opens self-service iPhone repair store in the US. Last November, Apple surprised everyone by announcing a Self Service Repair program for its products.
Finally, the owners; of Apple devices could repair Apple hardware from the comfort of their homes.
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Nearly six months after the initial announcement, Apple opened its Self Service Repair Store in the US on Wednesday, April 27th.
Apple says the program will expand to more countries; starting in Europe, later this year.
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Self-Service Repair Now Available for iPhone
According to the press release from Apple, the new store currently offers more than 200 parts and tools.
Customers will be able to carry out repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models, in addition to the third-generation iPhone SE.
Starting today, Apple is selling parts and tools for battery repairs; screen, camera, bottom speaker, SIM tray and Taptic Engine.
The store will also stock manuals, parts and tools to perform repairs on Mac computers with Apple silicon later this year. Apple has not shared a specific release date.
Apple opens self-service iPhone repair store in the US
How to repair an iPhone yourself
However, if you have the technical knowledge to carry out a repair yourself, your first step should be to visit; this page on the Apple Support website and open the repair manual for your device.
In fact, read this manual from front to back before you start ordering parts from the store. You will need the manual ID found in the manual to purchase parts and tools anyway.
So after making sure you are comfortable performing the repair, visit the Self-Service Repair Store.
In fact, as Apple notes, this store is operated by a third-party provider; but offers the same parts and tools that Apple provides to Apple Authorized Service Providers.
Although you will need to purchase the parts needed for the repair, Apple will rent tools to perform the repairs.
However, the company made kits for each iPhone model; containing the specific tools customers will need to repair their iPhones.
In fact, renting a tool kit costs US$ 49 and the rental lasts seven days. Therefore If you do not mail your toolkit by the seventh day; Apple will charge you a fee and tax. If any tool is damaged or missing, Apple will also charge you for it.
However, after completing the repair, you may return any used or damaged parts to Apple. Apple will then refurbish or recycle the parts; in some cases, offer a credit to the customer. You can learn more about this process on the store's website.
Know your limits
“Self Service Repair is part of Apple's efforts to further expand access to repairs,” Apple said in a press release this week. “For the vast majority of customers who have no experience repairing electronic devices, visiting a professional repair provider with certified technicians who use genuine Apple parts is the safest and most reliable way to get a repair.”
