In an unprecedented move, Apple, on Wednesday, announced its decision to make spare parts and tools available for sale to the public so they can repair certain Mac computers and iPhone devices themselves. Apple’s Self Service Repair Program comes following years of pushback from customers and consumer groups, which has already forced Apple to allow greater access to it’s own parts and repair manuals.
Apple also initiated a program in 2019 which allows third party repair shops to purchase its parts, manuals, and tools. According to Apple, as of now 2,800 independent repair shops have been inducted into the program along with 5,000 of Apple’s own authorized repair outlets.
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