Apple enables self-repair for iPhone 18 Pro and recent Mac models

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include a number of its latest devices, giving users additional options to repair their devices themselves using genuine parts and approved tools, rather than going directly to authorized service centers. According to 9to5Mac, the company’s Self Service Repair store has added the parts and tools needed to repair iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max phones, as well as Mac Studio devices equipped with M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors, alongside Mac mini devices powered by M6 and M5 Pro processors. Apple launched the program in 2022 with the aim of enabling the purchase or rental of genuine parts and tools required to repair eligible devices, while providing detailed guides for the repair steps. The program is available in markets including the United States, Canada, and parts of Europe.

Parts available for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max include the rear glass, battery, bottom speaker, rear camera, display, chassis, front camera, logic board, main microphone, SIM card tray, Taptic Engine, and top speaker. After selecting the desired repair, users can view a detailed list of the required parts, tools, and consumables, and purchase each item separately. Optional tools include adhesive cutters, suction cups, nylon probes, adhesive removers, torque-limited screwdrivers, and replacement screws.

Notably, the price of a single camera unit for the iPhone 18 Pro series is $249, the same as the previous generation, despite the addition of a variable aperture lens system to the new models. Users can receive a $59.76 refund when returning the old camera unit, reducing the actual cost of the new part to $189.24.

Mac Studio owners have access to a wide range of spare parts, including Thunderbolt ports, USB-C ports, fans, speakers, SSD drives, logic boards, and power supplies. For Mac mini devices, the available parts list includes fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies.