A special innovation has come from Apple to those who are confident in their repair capabilities. After that, iPhone users who do not want to send their phone to the service and wait for weeks will be able to repair their phone themselves by ordering replacement parts from Apple.
After the Face ID feature was disabled if the iPhone 13's screen was repaired by a third party, Apple received quite heavy criticism from iPhone users. Apple has announced that it will now take a new step that is very likely to make phone repairs easier for people, which is completely unexpected.
In the announcement made, Apple introduced its new ‘Self Service Repair’ program. Together with this program, Apple has stated that users can repair their iPhones on their own by ordering original spare parts and tools. This program, which is a first, was received by users quite positively.
Apple has warned that the program is aimed at users who understand repair and repair :
The project, which is planned to be launched in the United States for the first time early next year, is expected to start serving more countries during 2022. In addition to iPhones, Apple's October-Service Repair program, which will include Macs powered by the M1 chip, will have a limited number of spare parts that can be ordered at first.
For the program, which will first focus on iPhone screens, batteries and cameras and make other repairs possible next year, the company said, “It is important that the customer first reviews the Repair Guide to ensure that they can make repairs safely. Then a customer places an order for Apple original parts and tools using the Apple Self-Service Repair Online Store. After the repair, customers who return their used parts for recycling receive a credit for the product they purchased. "he also stressed user security.
The Repair Manual will come:
The company's new online repair store, which will share a Repair Guide for users who want to make their own repairs themselves within the program, will have a choice of more than 200 spare parts for different device models. In addition, those who return used parts will also receive a loan in exchange for the transaction.
If the company is concerned that it would not be a wise move for customers who do not understand much about repair and repair work to try to repair their own devices, “Self-Service Repair is aimed at individual technicians who have the knowledge and experience to repair electronic devices. " he warned and advised that users who do not meet these criteria should seek professional help by consulting certified Apple technicians.
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