Apple launches 'self-repair program' for iPhone 13, iPhone 12, and iPhone SE
On April 27, 2022, Apple launched 'Self Service Repair' in the United States, which provides repair manuals, genuine Apple parts, and repair tools necessary for users to repair iPhones themselves. bottom. It will be rolled out in Europe and other countries in the second half of 2022.
Apple's Self Service Repair now available --Apple
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In response to growing calls for ' rights to repair, ' Apple announced in November 2021 that it would generally sell parts and tools for repairing iPhones on its own.
Apple finally announces general sale of parts and tools that can repair iPhone by yourself-GIGAZINE
And Apple updated its official website on April 27, announcing the Apple Self Service Repair Store, which sells the items needed to repair the iPhone. A complete set of self-repair items will be provided for the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and 3rd generation iPhone SE, and it is expected that MacBooks with M1 chips will also be targeted by 2023.
The Apple Self Service Repair Store is only available in the United States at the time of writing, but will be rolled out in Europe and other countries in the second half of 2022.
According to Apple, the parts and tools offered at the Apple Self Service Repair Store are of exactly the same quality and price as those distributed to Apple Authorized Repairers. Some parts will be credited if they are replaced and then returned for recycling. The rental fee for repair tools is $ 49 (about 6000 yen).
The specific repair costs calculated by iFixit, which has been selling repair parts and tools for Apple products, are as follows. If you replace the iPhone 12 display yourself, the screen will cost $ 269.95 and you'll get $ 33.6 back when you return it. Also, the rental fee for the tool is $ 49, so if you deduct it, the total amount will be $ 285.35 (about 37,000 yen).
'It's a real pleasure for Apple to make repair manuals available online for free to anyone,' said iFixit. 'It's like a 20-year-old wish has come true.' On the other hand, Apple points out that ' purchasing parts requires a product serial number or IMEI ,' and 'this program realizes what the law on repair rights around the world is aiming for.' It's not something to do. Including serial number checking in the parts purchase process is a disturbing sign and could give Apple the power to thwart repairs in the future. ' He also expressed concern that the distribution of parts could be restricted by Apple.
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