Apple's Self Service Repair launches in Europe
Apple's Self Service Repair is now available in eight European countries, with tools for common repairs on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 ranges, plus Apple Silicon Macs.
Right to repair
William Gallagher
Despite criticism, Self Service Repair still makes devices more repairable
Apple recently expanded its Self Service Repair program to include Macs. Although the program itself still isn't meant to be the end-all solution for Right to Repair advocates, it's at least a move in the right direction.
Mike Peterson
Apple is now taking orders for MacBook Pro & MacBook Air repair parts
Apple's Self Service Repair Store is now accepting orders for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro parts and tools — and will also allow users to view repair manuals for M1-equipped models.
Apple's Self Repair Program was never going to be what repair advocates wanted
Apple's Self Service Repair program isn't a perfect solution that addresses all of the concerns from the Right to Repair movement. It was never meant to be.
Right to Repair advocates aren't sold on Apple's Self Service Repair program
Right to repair advocates and organizations say that the launch of Apple's new Self Service Repair program is a great step, but added that there are still "too many hoops to jump through."
How to download Apple's iPhone repair manuals
Whether you're planning to fix your iPhone screen, or you're just curious to see what the new Self Service Repair program entails, you can now download Apple's instructions to get all of the details.
Apple's iPhone repair tool kit that it rents is wheeled and weighs 79 pounds
Apple hasn't exactly skimped on the tools it provides in its new iPhone Self Service Repair program, but at 79 pounds, it's not what you'd call a practical kit for home use.
Apple launches Self Service Repair program for iPhones
Apple's promised Self Service Repair program is now available, with a dedicated Store for ordering iPhone replacement parts.
Google's self-repair program for Pixel launches, Apple's program is nowhere to be seen
Google is teaming up with iFixit to provide customers with repair parts for Pixel phones. And, five months after announcement, there have been no updates on own Apple's repair program.
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