On November 17th (local time), Apple in the United States announced a "self-service repair program" that provides repair tools for users to repair Apple products by themselves. It will begin in the United States in early 2022, with plans to gradually expand to other countries.
How will this affect Apple users in Japan? Does it mean that it will be possible to repair iPhones and iPads easily and cheaply? Let's think about this new program, including the concerns in Japan.
Is it possible to get cheap repairs for the latest iPhones and Macs?
Apple has never recommended repairing Apple products at unauthorized stores, and in some cases, those that have been repaired at unauthorized stores may not be covered under warranty. In some cases, it was not possible to receive regular repairs. However, many users may have been worried that Apple's official repairs are expensive and time-consuming.
Apple has announced a new program that will allow ordinary users to purchase genuine parts and repair tools to repair iPhones and other devices. The "iPhone 12" and "iPhone 13" series will be covered first, and Macs with the M1 chip will be added in the second half of 2022. Initially, it will sell easy-to-repair parts such as displays, batteries and cameras, with more types of parts and tools to be added over time.
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