Stefan Mileschin

Getting the regulators off its back

In a move which has probably more to do with the regulators, and less to do with service, Apple is offering fanboys kits to do home repairs.

Self Service Repair will let users perform common repairs on devices at home. Apple will give users with damaged devices will be sent "Apple genuine" tools and components -- same as the ones they use at the Genius Bar along with online repair manuals accessible through the new Apple Self Service Repair Online Store.

The system is similar to the one the company rolled out for Independent Repair Providers (of which there are currently 2,800 in the US plus 5,000 Apple Authorised Service Providers), beginning with the iPhone 12 and 13, focused on display, battery and camera fixes. A similar service for M1Macs will be launching "soon" after.

COO Jeff Williams said in a release tied to the announcement said the kits will creating greater access to Apple genuine parts gives our customers even more choice if a repair is needed.

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