Wahab Khan 
Apple has reportedly launched its first DIY repair services for iPhone customers in the United States. The company will make spare parts for some iPhones, including the third-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13.
Apple proclaimed to make a Self Service Repair available in 2021, saying it was planning to offer customers over 200 individual parts and tools. While the DIY repair service is available for US-based customers, for now, the company will expand the same to other countries and additional gadgets like Macs with M1 chips at some time this year.
The spare parts for the abovementioned Apple iPhone models are available through Self Service Repair Store. Apple mentioned in its press release that the company would make tool rental kits available to rent for a week for $49 for individuals who do not want to purchase tools.
The Apple DIY program has brought a significant move for the company. It has historically put certain limits on the accessibility of authentic replacement parts. Although you might sometimes access alternative and aftermarket parts, Apple devices occasionally show ominous warning signs if you use unauthentic components to repair them. The Self Service Repair allows any user in the US to purchase a replacement part from Apple, knowing that it will function as intended.
According to Apple’s previous press release, its DIY repair program aims to help knowledgeable and experienced individual technicians to repair electronic devices. The company also provides repair manuals that customers can view before buying spare parts. It cautioned that most customers should consider consulting a professional iPhone repairer instead of relying on the DIY repair program. However, nothing is stopping confident individuals from doing DIY repairs.
Apple will sell spare parts at a similar price as its authorized repairers. It will also offer a credit if you return a replaced part of your iPhone for recycling purposes. For instance, if you return a replaced component, you can buy an iPhone 12 or 12 battery for $69 with a possible credit of $24.15.
Apple’s Self Repair Service is not cheaper than getting the repairs done by the company, though it can be favorable in terms of the discount for returning a replaced part.iFixit, repair specialists raise concerns for Apple asking customers to provide the IMEI of their iPhone when buying a replacement part for it.
Also, what will happen if you want to install a replacement part purchased through one device’s serial in another identical phone. Elizabeth Chamberlain, iFixit’s official, says it is an awful warning to integrate a serial number at the checkout time. It could enable the tech giant to influence to block more repairs in the coming days.
Apple launched its Self Service Repair program when other smartphone brands announced DIY repair services. Recently, Samsung and Google have signed a partnership with iFixit to sell spare parts for their gadgets. On the other hand, Valve, the computer manufacturer, has also decided to work with the organization to help DIY repairs of the Steam Deck.
