Apple, which was announced at the end of last year with the surprising first news that Apple will start providing spare parts, tools and manuals to users who want to make their own repairs, finally announced that it was released in the USA today. your first official self-service repair shopwith more than 200 spare parts that allow users to repair their iPhone SE, iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 third generation.

Currently an online store sells all kinds of original spare parts, step by step instructions and repair tools for screen management, battery and camera maintenance. However, the company promises that the store will start selling Apple silicon-powered self-service repair kits this year. In addition, also it will expand its reach into European markets later this yearalthough there are currently no reports of expansion into other high-volume markets such as China and India and other parts of Asia.

In terms of components sold, the company has already ensured that the tools available in its online car repair shop are designed with the highest priority on safety and reliability. And in case of any doubts, the company states that yes the same tools used by its network of authorized repairers.

However, Apple continues to ask and encourage users to first review the repair instructions and assess whether they think they can handle the technical process and have the skills to perform these repairs themselves or if they need the help of a professional. And it’s clear that Apple’s usual repair services will continue to be available as usual.

On the other hand, it also highlights the fact that repairs are not always limited to hardware modifications. Apple’s support site states that in some cases, an additional system configuration step may be required Once the physical repair is complete, customers will need to contact the self-service repair team for instructions on how to use the system configuration software tool.

That’s why Apple also encourages users return damaged and excess parts after repairs, in order to be recycled or recovered in accordance with its non-electronic waste program.