Apple's iPhone Self Service Repair Program: Everything to Know

[ukwebdev]

The very last line of the article says the program is coming to Macs in the future.

68 tons of tools required then?

 

[0924487]

New Zealand mate, no Apple stores, tons of little independent repair shops to cater for those ‘I held it wrong’ moments

Well...

Apple Store - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[ukwebdev]

Well...

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Apple Store - Wikipedia

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yeah none in New Zealand… you do know where it is on the map right?

 

[0924487]

yeah none in New Zealand… you do know where it is on the map right?

Obviously...

At least you guys have good ski resorts...

I don't know why you guys don't get any Apple Stores. Even in Singapore they have one or two now. It must be something tax law or whatever legal related. Otherwise, it doesn't make sense.

 

[Luposian]

Apple Stores are literally littered everywhere you go in North America, Europe, pan-Australia, East Asia and SE Asia. Where do you live?

Yeah... we have them in Arizona... but not in Sierra Vista, AZ. We have to drive about 1.5 hours into Tucson, AZ to get to an Apple Store. Not exactly next door.

 

[Le0M]

Is your phone still waterproof ?

Never been: I’ve got an iPhone SE 2016 ?

 

[cmcbhi]

All of these BS rental fees are to justify their ridiculous service charges. You can buy a battery for any iPhone ever made for less than $10.

Gourd ahed and do so, cowboy.
But stop whining.

 

[jlc1978]

The battery itself is 71.13$, and they give you back 24.15$ if you return your old battery, so the net cost for the battery is 46.98$. But you have to factor in the cost of rental for the display heating machine, which is 49$ by itself. So in total, you're paying about 100$ for a battery replacement (+ the time you have to put in to actually change the battery), whereas paying in an Apple Store for battery service is 69$, all included (and with the peace of mind of not breaking something in your phone). So it's only worth it if you already own such heating device.

It's not likely that the pricing in Europe will be different

In addition you get a warranty if done by Apple or an AASP.

Not a useful program for normal, average customer. But good that self repair exists for enthusiasts

Also for shops who can now buy the tools and amortize teh costs over multiple repairs, even if tehy don't use Apple OEM parts.

Yeah, decided it was a GREAT idea to take my iPhone 6S to my local Best Buy and have THEM replace the battery... except, they CAN'T! Nope... the oldest phone they'll fix is an iPhone 8! So, off to Apple it is... assuming THEY'll do it. Either that or just hunker down and buy a new iPhone SE 2022 from Verizon. I do like that home button soooo much!

^s should be $69 from Apple.

If you can order parts like batteries directly from China, iPhone repair costs are negligible, and you don’t need Apple tools, there are disposable alternatives available.

I replaced an iPhone battery and seal for $10, shipping and tools included.

One disadvantage as you will not be able to trade in the phone at Apple if the part is not a real Apple part. Not sure if cell phone providers will reject it as well.