Apple is going to make it easier for iPhone users to repair their phone themselves, because they will be able to order official parts directly. It starts with the most important parts of the iPhone 12 and 13.
iPhone parts
Apple discusses its new vision for repairing iPhones in a blog post, that knows iCulture. From next year, users will be able to order parts for the iPhone 12 and 13 themselves and then carry out a repair. Apple starts a webshop for parts that will later be expanded with parts for Mac computers.
Apple emphasizes that it is still recommended for the vast majority of consumers to go to one of the 2,800 official repair shops, but for the most convenient Harry’s, repair yourself will soon be possible with official parts.
This is how repairing yourself works
First, they should consult the repair manual and then they can order the necessary components themselves via the Apple Self Service Repair Online Store. There are 200 different parts that cover the most important repairs that are sometimes needed: from the iPhone screen, to the cameras and the battery.
With the new system, Apple also wants to focus on recycling. You can return the parts that you have replaced in exchange for a discount on their purchase. Apple is not the only smartphone manufacturer that guides customers in repairing phones, because the Dutch Fairphone has been doing the same for some time. It has a webshop where you can buy parts for your phone. Sometimes there are also improved parts for your specific model, such as a renewed camera sensor, with which you can upgrade your phone. Although the latter does not seem to be Apple’s intention.
Follow more brands?
With a major player like Apple making it possible to repair iPhones with official parts, chances are other manufacturers will follow suit. Moreover, there is also pressure from Europe, because the European Commission wants every smartphone to be repairable up to five years after launch. This means that parts must be available during that time.
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– Thanks for information from Androidworld.