Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program for iPhone

Apple today announced it has launched its self-service repair program for the iPhone. Announced late last year, the program will let ‌iPhone‌ 12, ‌iPhone‌ 13, and third-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE users conduct certain repairs at home in the United States, with plans to launch in Europe later this year.


Apple says that genuine repair manuals and Apple parts and tools will be available in a new Self Service Repair Store. In the store, customers will have access to over 200 individual parts and tools. At first, the store will include tools only for the ‌iPhone‌ 12 and ‌iPhone‌ 13 lineups and the third-generation ‌iPhone‌ SE. Apple says it plans to expand the store with tools, manuals, and parts for Macs with Apple silicon chips later this year.

To conduct a repair, customers will first need to review the repair manual for their product and the specific repair on Apple's support website. After, they'll be able to order the required parts and tools from the Self Service Repair Store and begin the repair. All the tools and parts offered in the store undergo "extensive testing to ensure the highest quality, safety, and reliability," Apple says.

While customers must order the parts needed for the repair, Apple will provide a $49 kit that includes all the essential tools required to conduct repairs for customers. The rental kit will be available to customers for one week before they're needed to be sent back to Apple and are shipped free of charge. This rental option offers flexibility to customers who may not want to fully own and purchase tools for just a single repair.

The program is part of Apple's efforts to "further expand access to repairs," according to the company. Still, Apple cautions that the "vast majority" of customers should still visit a professional repair provider, such as an Apple Store, to ensure their devices are repaired safely and reliably. Over the last three years, Apple has expanded its repair network, including over 3,000 Independent Repair Providers and more than 5,000 authorized service providers worldwide.

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Top Rated Comments

ouimetnick Avatar
42 months ago
Seems silly to offer self service on the newest devices first, you know the devices less likely to need to be serviced/fixed. An iPhone XS or 11 is more likely to need a new battery than a 2 month old SE or 6 month old 13.

No lightning port replacement??
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
eilavid Avatar
42 months ago
had a look around the site and the prices seem fair? the batteries cost the same as various other aftermarket sites
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
shmob Avatar
42 months ago

Good timing, my iPhone 12 needs a new battery.
Would be more worth it to allow them to replace the battery for you. It's only $89, and the parts are $70. I would easily pay the $19 for peace of mind, and not to mention saving a lot of time.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Jimmy_Banks Avatar
42 months ago
Good timing, my iPhone 12 needs a new battery.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
alpi123 Avatar
42 months ago
Parts such as Battery and Display require "System Configuration Tool". It's said you need to contact them after the repair to be able to remove the warnings iOS gives.


(also no international shipping as of right now, which sucks, as much as them only providing parts for the 12 and 13 models)
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
fwmireault Avatar
42 months ago

I would much rather bring it to Apple or one of their ISPs than attempt to repair any of their small and superglued stuff myself. Besides, should anything go wrong during a self-repair, we will end up spending a double amount of time and money anyway. Not really worth it, IMO.
The self-repair movement is all about giving choice to people. You prefer to bring it to Apple Store? Good for you, but many people here can perform a repair themselves and save a decent amount of money.

I myself don't think I'll never use this program, but I can only see this as a good step in the right direction, because it gives more choices to the customer, and more choices is always better
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)