Apple announces self service repair: Why it is one of the biggest-ever ‘good news’ for Apple device users

Apple Inc said it will for the first time start selling spare parts and tools to the general public to perform their own repairs on devices like iPhones and Mac computers.

The self-service repair program comes after years of pressure from consumer groups have resulted in

Apple providing greater access to repair manuals and genuine parts.

In 2019, Apple started a program where independent repair shops can buy its parts, tools and manuals. Apple said there are now 2,800 independent shops in its program in addition to its 5,000 directly authorized repair providers.