Apple makes IKEA: Sell you iPhone parts so you can repair it yourself
This is not a joke: the technology giant has announced in surprise that it will sell more than 200 original spare parts - and will allow users to repair the iPhone at home independently.
Initially, the program will be launched in the US only. However, there is an asterisk
Yinon Ben Shoshan
18/11/2021
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 01:11 Updated: 02:11
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IPhone 13 Pro (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
Absolutely true:
Apple announced tonight (Wednesday) that it will start selling original spare parts and dedicated tools that will allow users to repair the iPhone completely independently.
According to the technology giant, the program - known as Self Service Repair - will allow users to order more than 200 different parts, to which it will attach official and clear guides.
The program will launch in early 2022, initially in the US, and in the initial phase Apple will provide the most popular components - cameras, monitors and batteries - for the iPhone 12 and 13 series. Later the company plans to add support for additional products, including Macs based on M1 processor.
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However, this is good news with an asterisk, as according to Apple the best way to repair the device is by technicians with knowledge and experience.
"For the vast majority of customers, a visit to a professional repair vendor with qualified technicians using genuine Apple parts is the safest and most reliable way," the official statement said.
Alongside this, the company did not explain whether the self-repair might void the manufacturer's warranty.
In addition, the company continues with the sustainability values and list of messages it advocates, announcing that customers who have managed to repair the device and return the used parts will receive a credit for their next purchase at Apple.
You can repair the device without going to the store (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)
This is a very unusual move that has managed to surprise many, as so far Apple's policy has been very strict when it comes to repairs by unqualified parties.
For example, it was recently revealed that users who replace a screen for an iPhone 13 in an unauthorized laboratory will no longer be able to use the FaceID mechanism.
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