Key Takeaways
1. Apple has been providing spare parts for iPhones and Macs since 2022 through the Self Service Repair Store.
2. The repair program is expanding to include iPad models, starting with the iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad mini, and iPad with Apple A16.
3. Key components like batteries, displays, cameras, and USB-C ports will be available for the new iPads.
4. Repairing newer iPad models may be easier, but detaching the glued display can still risk damage.
5. Prices for replacement parts in the Self Service Repair Store are typically high, often exceeding repair costs at Apple Stores.
Apple has been providing spare parts for its iPhone and Mac devices since 2022. Customers can order these parts directly from the Apple Self Service Repair Store. The online platform also offers necessary tools for repairs, which can either be bought or rented based on the specific tool needed. Additionally, repair manuals and diagnostic tools are available to make the repair process easier.
Expansion to iPad Models
Now, Apple is broadening its repair program to include the iPad, starting with the iPad Air featuring the Apple M2 chip, the latest iPad Pro with the Apple M4 chip, the iPad mini equipped with the A17 Pro, and the iPad using the Apple A16. Key components like the battery, display, cameras, and USB-C ports are expected to be available when it launches. Although these iPad replacement parts are not yet in the Self Service Repair Store, an expansion is anticipated soon as announced.
Repair Challenges and Costs
A teardown video from iFixit (linked below) shows that Apple has made some enhancements to the newer iPad Pro with the Apple M4, making repairs somewhat simpler. Nonetheless, it’s still required to detach the display, which is glued to the housing, from the frame, and this process can easily damage the screen. Besides the challenge and risk of harming parts, there’s a significant downside to Apple’s Self Service Repair Store: the high prices. Although the costs for the new iPad replacement parts remain unclear, Apple often sets prices for iPhone spare parts that exceed the actual repair cost at an Apple Store.
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