Apple has decided to let users repair their own iPhones with the announcement of the new Self Service Repair program. The program will provide users access to Apple’s genuine parts and tools, so they can easily perform the repair themselves instead of relying on third-party repair shops. Initially, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 series will be eligible for the repair program. Following this, it will soon be expanded to more products, including the M1 chips-powered Macs.
People who can handle their own iPhone repairs will become a part of the 5000+ Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs) and 2,800 Independent Repair Providers who have access to the same genuine parts and tools. They will initially focus on common repairs like the iPhone camera, display, and battery. More repair modules will be added next year.
The new initiative is an extension of a previous repair program from 2019. The Independent Repair Provider program allowed individual repair shops to conduct iPhone repairs. The Self Service Repair program will be available for people in the US next year and will reach more countries in 2022.
