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Engadget
6 days ago
- Engadget
Apple's Self Service Repair program now extends to iPad
Apple's increasingly comprehensive Self Service Repair program now includes iPad too. Starting tomorrow, owners of various models of Apple's slate can easily acquire official parts, repair manuals, and tools that allow them to attempt their own repairs, should they feel confident enough. Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions are also available. This web-based tool, launched in the US back in 2023, is able to directly test for a number of common issues that affect displays, software, audio, camera tech and Face ID, and offer a step-by-step repair process for the diagnosed problem. Previously, these diagnostic tests could only be carried out by Apple authorized service providers. For now, the supported iPad models are the iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro) and the entry-level iPad (A16). Apple says it will offer components including displays, batteries, cameras and external charging ports to be used in repairs for out-of-warranty products. The Self Service Repair Program debuted in 2022 and Apple has been gradually bolstering the range of included product lines ever since. Parts for a number of iPhone and Mac models are already offered through the service, so iPad was the logical next step. As well as the Apple-endorsed Self Service Repair Store , Apple also recently launched its Genuine Parts Distributor Program , which essentially allows repair businesses and professionals without an existing service relationship with Apple to order parts and components through third-party distributors such as MobileSentrix. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
The Verge
6 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
Apple's DIY repair program now covers iPads
Apple is expanding its self-service repair program to cover a range of iPads, including mini, Air, and Pro models. The program opens tomorrow, at which point you'll be able to order spare parts and repair kits for the Apple tablets. The program is mostly limited to the iPad models that Apple currently sells, including the A16-powered iPad, the iPad mini running the A17 Pro, and the M4-based iPad Pro. The M2 iPad Air is the only older model supported, along with the current M3 versions of that tablet. Apple hasn't yet announced prices for the repair kits and components, which will include displays, batteries, cameras, and charging ports, along with rentable tool kits to carry out the work. iPhone parts range from $69 to $119 for a battery, while displays cost $129 to $379, and iPad parts are likely to cost more. The Self Service Repair program launched in 2022, initially covering only iPhones, though has since expanded to include select Macs, MacBooks, and the Studio Display. Apple has also announced today that the service will expand to cover Canada this summer, and that MobileSentrix will be added as a US parts distributor in the US as part of the recently launched Genuine Parts Distributor program, which allows third-party sellers to offer official Apple parts to independent repair shops.
