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                 Apple Adds M1 MacBooks to Self Service Repair

   Josh Centers

   Apple's Self Service Repair program, which started with iPhone 12
   models (see '[1]Apple Launches Self Service Repair Program,' 28 April
   2022), has now [2]expanded to M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.
   Starting 23 August 2022, you'll be able to order parts and kits to
   repair displays, replace batteries, fix trackpads, and perform other
   common repairs from [3]Apple's Self Service Repair store (and to
   reiterate, yes, despite the generic design, that's a legitimate Apple
   website). For $49, you can rent a tool kit that includes the same tools
   Apple uses to perform repairs.

   It's too bad that the Self Service Repair Program doesn't support older
   MacBook Air and MacBook Pro units, which are more likely to need repair
   than the newer M1-based models. Apple says that later this year it will
   expand the program to support additional Mac models and open it up to
   users in other countries, starting in Europe. Perhaps Apple will add
   the iPhone 13 models too, after the iPhone 14 ships in September.

   We've found it difficult to recommend repairing your own devices with
   the Self Service Repair program. The only real advantage is not having
   to give up your device for as long. Once you rent the tools, you'll
   [4]pay as much or more than it would cost to have Apple do the repair.
   We assume the math for Mac repairs will work out similarly.

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