Apple has announced a “self-service repair” program to “customers at ease” can repair their own devices. When it launches in the US in early 2022, it will include replacing batteries, screens, and cameras on the latest iPhones. But Apple’s new repair shop will sell more than 200 parts and tools.
After months of mounting pressure on Apple from the mass repair rights movement that aims to empower individuals and independent repairers to repair electronics.
“Self-service repairs are aimed at individual technicians with knowledge and experience repairing electronic devices,” Apple said. But “for most customers,” a certified professional service would be a better choice.
“By providing better access to genuine Apple parts, our customers have more options when repairs are needed. Said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer.By developing products for greater durability. Longevity, and repairability, customers enjoy durable products that will retain their value for years,” the company said.
Independent repair guide website iFixit, which Apple recently hired to make repairing iPhone screens that much harder, tweeted. We never thought we’d see the day.” Apple has long argued that it would be dangerous to let users fix things on their own,” iFixit said in a statement to the media.
“Now, with the government’s renewed interest in the repair market – and shortly after the press that feels bad …
Apple has found an unexpected interest in letting people fix their stuff. And Canadian computer hardware reviewer Canucks wrote. This may be a small step in general – but for Apple, it’s a big win for the right to fix.”
Apple says the self-service program will allow individual customers to “join the more than 5,000 Apple-authorized service providers and 2,800 independent repair providers. Who have access to these parts, tools, and manuals.”
But Apple’s official repair program has long been criticized for having general conditions and limitations. Such as where parts come from – making it impossible for random components from a faulty phone to be assembled and “transplanted” for repair easily. And the company maintains tight control over the prices of these components. The remedial movement has received much attention in recent years, with several US states considering fair repair laws.