APPLE is making it cheaper for users to repair more of the company’s most-loved gadgets.
iPhone fans could already to carry out upgrades themselves instead of paying someone else to do it.
The option provides customers with access to repair manuals, genuineparts,AppleDiagnostics troubleshooting sessions, tools, and rental toolkits.
And now Apple has announced that owners can finally go down the self service repair route too.
But it’s not fortechnovices: most people will be much safer going to an Apple Store, or another authorised repair outlet.
If you’re tech savvy and dead-set on repairing your own device, Apple has lots of support for you.
From tomorrow (Thursday) it will be available for the following models:
- iPad Air (M2 and later)
- iPad Pro (M4)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad (A16)
Apple is launching it with access to key components including displays, batteries, cameras, and external charging ports.
With iPads now covered, the Self Service Repair Store works for a total of 65 Apple devices, not only including iPhones but also the and Mac Studio.
“AtApple, our goal is to create the world’s greatest products that last as long as possible,”; explained Brian Naumann,Apple’s vice president of AppleCare.
“With today’s announcement, we’re excited to expand our repair services to more customers, enabling them to further extend the life of their products — all without compromising safety, security, or privacy.”;
