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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. | ||