Apple's self-service repair doesn't go far enough to be worth it – Knowligent
Apple's self-service repair doesn't go far enough to be worth it

Apple's self-service repair doesn't go far enough to be worth it

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Apple's Self Service Repair program is up and running, but it doesn't go far enough.

I'm a Genius – Apple Self Service Repair Program

Now, if you break your iPhone’s screen or suffer another common calamity, you can order parts directly from Apple and follow official repair manuals. You can even rent the most comprehensive tool kit ever, which comes in two cases and weighs a total of 79 pounds, for $49. But if you were hoping for a big savings, or you run a repair shop and are hoping for easier access to official parts, you’re out of luck.

“I'm a big believer in DIY, but I'm not a fan of Apple iPhone users trying to fix their phones without knowing how,” sustainability specialist Alex Dubro told Lifewire via email.

The whole point of self-service repair is that anyone with a little experience—or a little guts—can buy parts and fix their devices. It’s like buying a new rubber belt for your washing machine or a new light bulb. But from the start, Apple appears to have used what repair advocate iFixit calls “scare tactics” to scare people away.