Those brave enough to attempt to fix their own iPhone or Mac with Apple’s tools can now do so in the UK and parts of Europe.
The tech company is expanding its self-repair programme to Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK, allowing the public to buy genuine parts and repair kits for certain iPhones and Macs launched from 2020 onwards.
Launched in the US last year, the service will offer detailed instruction manuals and parts for a variety of common repairs, including cracked screens. Though users are free to use any implements they have at their disposal, Apple offers the same tools used by Apple’s in-house technicians for purchase or on a seven-day loan costing £54.90.
While anyone can access the DIY service, performing surgery on a smartphone or computer is not for the faint of heart, often requiring careful heating, prying, and dealing with myriad tiny screws. The vast majority of users would probably be better off engaging the skills of a professional.
Apple said it had more than 5,000 authorised repair shops worldwide with access to genuine parts…
