Apple surprised users on Tuesday (20) by announcing the expansion of its repair program for iPhones and MacBooks.
From now on, users who own any model of the iphone 14 and some versions of the MacBooks Air and Pro, equipped with the M2 chip, will be able to do repairs at home, without the need for specialized technical assistance.
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How the self-repair program works
One of the biggest facilities announced by the apple brand is that it will offer customers the possibility to buy the items needed for the repair, including original components and the suitable tools. The service also includes software to validate the authenticity of new purchased parts.
In addition apple provides tutorials to guide the user throughout the process, ensuring that it is done correctly. Although the task may seem challenging, the technicians responsible for creating the program guarantee that it is fully possible to carry out these repairs, even if you are a layman on the subject.
Types of repairs that can be done
The self-repair program covers some simpler types of repairs, such as changing the screen, cameras, battery and even the Touch ID of the macbook. The goal is to empower users, allowing them to save time and money on self-repair. In addition, the initiative reflects a growing trend in the market, which aims to extend the useful life of electronics.
program coverage
The only negative point of the news is that the self-repair program is not yet available in Brazil. So far, it can be hired by customers in the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. On the other hand, Apple has plans to extend the project and take it to other parts of the world.
In addition to the aforementioned models, the initiative will also include previous versions of the brand's cell phones, such as the iPhones 12 and 13, and Macs equipped with an M1 chip. So far, there is no forecast for the program to cover other Apple models and devices, as well as the next countries to receive it.
