Anyone dying to repair their iPad can now access genuine parts, tools and manuals via Apple's DIY repair program, dubbed Self Service Repair.
Apple expands its Self Service Repair program to the iPad lineup
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Apple now selling tools and parts for all M4 Mac models via its DIY repair store
Apple's self-service repair store has begun selling genuine parts for all M4-based Mac commuters, including those using Pro and Max chips.
Apple Watch Series 4 & mid-2019 15-inch MacBook Pro join Apple’s vintage product webpage
Apple just this week updated its vintage products web page with the addition of some iconic older devices to include all makes and models of the Apple Watch Series 4 and the 15-inch MacBook Pro that was released in mid-2019.
iPhone 16 parts are now available to order from Apple
Apple now sells genuine iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro repair parts in the United States and many European Union countries.
iPhone 16 simplifies battery removal, camera replacement and other repairs
Apple is making it easier to remove the battery in the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, as well as perform other repairs.
How an iPhone screen repair got the owner banned from Snapchat
After Apple repaired Finn Voorhees's broken iPhone screen, he has encountered an unusual problem which earned him a permanent ban on Snapchat.
Apple will permit the True Tone feature to adjust third-party iPhone displays
In a welcome change coming later in 2024, Apple will finally permit its True Tone display technology to adjust color temperatures of third-party iPhone screens.
How to check if genuine parts were used to repair your iPhone
Find out how to check your iPhone repair history to see if genuine Apple parts like battery, camera, or display were used to perform the repair.
iOS 17.5 brings less intimidating “Unknown Part” repair prompts on iPhone
The reworded “Unknown Part” repair prompt in iOS 17.5’s Settings app no longer shames folks who dare use affordable aftermarket parts for their iPhones.
Apple to permit used parts in iPhone repairs, with Activation Lock restricting components harvested from stolen devices
Apple will soon permit genuine parts to repair iPhones and other devices, except for the components harvested from stolen devices.
Hide the “unknown part” prompt on iPhone after replacing components with this jailbreak tweak
Something that I find annoying about the iPhone, and certainly many would agree, is that after using an aftermarket part to replace a broken iPhone component, iOS stains your Settings → About screen with a message about how the part isn’t genuine with an “Unknown Part” prompt.
Apple’s self-service repair program now includes M3 iMac and MacBook Pro
Apple has expanded its self-service repair program to include its M3-powered iMac desktops and MacBook Pro laptops, with genuine parts now available.