When Apple unveiled itsSelf Service Repairprogram in 2022, many were excited about the idea of getting access to the same tools, parts, manuals, and diagnostics used by Apple repair staff, most famously Apple Store “Geniuses.” While I was never officially a Genius, I did receive myiPhoneandMacrepaircertificationswhen working at Apple, so I fixed a phone or two… or a hundred. When I first heard of Self Service Repair, I was curious – would Apple send all of the tools we used in our repair room – or would customers receive a simplified toolset similar to the excellent ones fromiFixit.
Asmany,manyYouTube videos prove, Apple basically sends the entire Genius repair room to your house. All to fix your iPhone. If you are interested enough in repairing your iPhone but don’t have the appropriate tools, Apple will rent them to you for the low price of $49. They’ll also put a temporary hold authorization on your credit card until the tools are returned to a UPS drop-off point within seven days of receiving them. But what exactly are they sending to you?
How to fix an iPhone or Mac on your own with Apple’s Self Service Repair Program
Apple’s Self Service Repair program makes it easy to repair an iPhone and Mac yourself. Here’s what you need to know about it.
What tools does Apple send you to repair an iPhone?
So, so many
Apple isn’t a company to do things by halves because its iPhone repair kits include two pelican kits weighing a combined 79lbs. Fortunately, the kits do have wheels to “aid in transport.” The tools provided vary slightly depending on the iPhone being repaired.
The tools included in the iPhone repair tool kits can be:
You can find more details ontool kit rentalson Apple’s Self Service Repair website.
Where is Apple’s Self Service Repair program available?
Apple’s Self Service Repair program now spans 33 countries, offering manuals and parts for 42 products.
