Since November of last year, St. Manzana AAnnounced that users could repair themselves iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or iPhone SE (Third generation) and from this day on they will be able to take home the necessary parts for the technical work from the comfort of their desk.

By this time Self-repair is only valid in the United States. Parts can be purchased at the Apple Self-Service Repair Store.

Those who do not want to buy tools can do so directly A set of tools for rent For $ 49 for seven days.

The service will be expanded to more countries by the end of the year, starting with Europe. It currently offers more than 200 individual parts and tools that enable the customer Repair your iPhone battery, camera, screen. There will be parts for other repairs throughout the year.

While the original repair focused on the iPhone 12, 13 and SE third generation, Apple ensures that Instructions, parts, and tools for repairing Macs are also included later this year With Apple silicone M1 chips.

How to start the repair process

– The customer should first check the product repair manual they want to repair, visit: support.apple.com/self-service-repair. We must remember that so far it is only in English as self service is not available in Spanish speaking regions.

– You can later Visit an Apple Repair Shop and order the necessary parts and tools.

– Finally something has to be collected to start the repair. The rented tools will be sent to the customer for free.

For those who have no idea how to make repairs, you can review the instructions available on Apple’s self-service repair shop page. During some repairs L.Customers will receive credit upon return for processing of the modified part.

Cupertino, a California company, ensures that “all genuine Apple parts are designed for each product and undergo extensive testing to ensure the highest quality, safety and reliability.”

It also notes that parts are sold at the same price as available from a network of authorized repair providers. That is, the price does not change if they are sold as a unit or wholesale. The part does not change either, as it is the same one used by the repair network.

“They are designed to help supportProvide the best repair for Appl products“They are designed to withstand the weight of operations.”

Although this modality is already available and It will slowly reach other regions as well, Apple advises consumers to continue delivering their devices to the official repair network if they are inexperienced in repairing electronic devices for better results. “Self-repair is designed for experienced individual technicians And the knowledge needed, ”says Apple.

Users will now be able to join Apple’s more than 5,000 authorized service providers and 2,800 independent repair providers who have access to these parts, tools, and manuals.

“Create more access to original Apple parts Will give our customers even more options when they need repairs“, Explained Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer, last year during the official announcement of the self-service repair program.

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