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'''Apple Self Service Repair''' is a service offered by [[Apple]], that provides repair manuals, genuine apple parts and tools for consumers to repair apple devices. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-05 |title=Apple Self Service Repair Announcement |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-self-service-repair/ |url-status=live |website= | '''Apple Self Service Repair''' is a service offered by [[Apple]], that provides repair manuals, genuine apple parts and tools for consumers to repair apple devices. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-05 |title=Apple Self Service Repair Announcement |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-self-service-repair/ |url-status=live |website=Apple Newsroom}}</ref> The service first became available in the United States in April 2022 <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-05 |title=Apple Self Service Repair Becomes Available |url=hhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/04/apples-self-service-repair-now-available/ |url-status=live |website=Apple Newsroom}}</ref>, and expanded to additional countries throughout 2022. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-05 |title=Apple Self Service Repair Launch in Europe. |url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/12/apple-launches-self-service-repair-in-europe/ |url-status=live |website=Apple Newsroom}}</ref> | ||
==Consumer-impact summary== | ==Consumer-impact summary== | ||
While the program empowers customers to repair their own devices, it falls short in several crucial areas. | While the program empowers customers to repair their own devices, it falls short in several crucial areas. | ||
=== User Freedom === | ===User Freedom=== | ||
While Apple’s self‑service repair program nominally expands repair options, it still limits which components can be serviced by end‑users. Certain parts remain unavailable, preserving a barrier to full DIY repair. | While Apple’s self‑service repair program nominally expands repair options, it still limits which components can be serviced by end‑users. Certain parts remain unavailable, preserving a barrier to full DIY repair. | ||
Certain parts cannot be purchased separately (ex: keyboards can only be purchased with a top case). Leading to higher prices for the end-user and waste. | |||
Performing a repair outside Apple‑approved channels can also void warranty coverage, discouraging users from exercising the option. | Performing a repair outside Apple‑approved channels can also void warranty coverage, discouraging users from exercising the option. | ||
=== User Privacy === | ===User Privacy=== | ||
* Ordering parts requires the serial number of the devices to be repaired | *Ordering parts requires the serial number of the devices to be repaired | ||
* Some parts require a mandatory "[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102488 Apple Diagnostics]" step after the repair | *Some parts require a mandatory "[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102488 Apple Diagnostics]" step after the repair | ||
=== Business Model === | ===Business Model=== | ||
By selling parts, Apple moves part of its repair revenue from service‑center labor to component sales. | By selling parts, Apple moves part of its repair revenue from service‑center labor to component sales. | ||
=== Market Control === | ===Market Control=== | ||
Apple retains exclusive control over the distribution of genuine parts, limiting competition from independent refurbishers or third‑party manufacturers. | Apple retains exclusive control over the distribution of genuine parts, limiting competition from independent refurbishers or third‑party manufacturers. | ||
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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022-04-27 |
| Legal Structure | |
| Industry | Electronics |
| Official website | https://selfservicerepair.com/ |
Apple Self Service Repair is a service offered by Apple, that provides repair manuals, genuine apple parts and tools for consumers to repair apple devices. [1] The service first became available in the United States in April 2022 [2], and expanded to additional countries throughout 2022. [3]
Consumer-impact summary
While the program empowers customers to repair their own devices, it falls short in several crucial areas.
User Freedom
While Apple’s self‑service repair program nominally expands repair options, it still limits which components can be serviced by end‑users. Certain parts remain unavailable, preserving a barrier to full DIY repair.
Certain parts cannot be purchased separately (ex: keyboards can only be purchased with a top case). Leading to higher prices for the end-user and waste.
Performing a repair outside Apple‑approved channels can also void warranty coverage, discouraging users from exercising the option.
User Privacy
- Ordering parts requires the serial number of the devices to be repaired
- Some parts require a mandatory "Apple Diagnostics" step after the repair
Business Model
By selling parts, Apple moves part of its repair revenue from service‑center labor to component sales.
Market Control
Apple retains exclusive control over the distribution of genuine parts, limiting competition from independent refurbishers or third‑party manufacturers.
The SSR program appears, in part, to pre‑empt stricter right‑to‑repair legislation. By offering a “controlled” version of repair, Apple can argue compliance while maintaining leverage over how repairs are performed.
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Apple Self Service Repair category.
Example incident one (date)
- Main article: link to the main CR Wiki article
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
Example incident two (date)
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Products
See also
References
- ↑ "Apple Self Service Repair Announcement". Apple Newsroom. 2025-09-05.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Apple Self Service Repair Launch in Europe". Apple Newsroom. 2025-09-05.
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