The Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair software tool launched on Europe on Wednesday. It lets those who want to fix their own iPhone or Mac identify which parts may need repair.
In addition, Apple announced that MacBook Air models with the M3 processor that launched in March 2024 are now part of the Self Service Repair program.
iPhone and Mac repair in Europe: DIY with new Apple diagnostics tool
The Self Service Repair program is Apple’s answer to criticism from “right to repair” advocates. It helps uses set right the most common problems with its products, like broken iPhone screens or worn-out batteries.
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair is a relatively new part of the program, and “gives users the same ability as Apple Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers to test products for optimal parts functionality and performance, and it helps identify which parts may need repair,” according to the Mac-maker.
After launching in the United States in December 2023, the diagnostic tool is also now available in 32 European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the Netherlands. Plus, it’s scheduled to debut in Canada in 2025. The software works in 24 languages.
More about Apple’s Self Service Repair program
The Self Service Repair program supports 42 Apple products now that the new M3 MacBook Air models joined — earlier M3-powered Macs were already included. It covers a range of iPhone, MacBook, Mac desktops and Studio Display models. It does not include any iPad, though, nor Apple TV or Apple Watch.
While the program is open to all, Apple warns it’s best for “anyone with experience repairing electronic devices.”
To get started, review the repair manual for the product to be fixed on Apple’s support website. Then visit the Apple Self Service Repair Store to order the necessary parts and tools.
Source: Apple
