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                   Apple Extends Self-Service Repair to iPads

   Adam Engst

   [1]Apple writes:

     Apple today announced the addition of iPad to Self Service Repair,
     providing iPad owners with access to repair manuals, genuine Apple
     parts, Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions, tools, and rental
     toolkits. Beginning tomorrow, with support for iPad Air (M2 and
     later), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16), the
     launch features components including displays, batteries, cameras,
     and external charging ports.

   The announcement is good news, though it's limited to a few recent iPad
   models. While I support the[2]Self Service Repairprogram, which Apple
   launched in 2022 amid right-to-repair pressure (see '[3]Apple Announces
   Self Service Repair Program,' 17 November 2021), real-world adoption by
   end users seems minimal. The technical difficulty of repairing Apple's
   densely designed devices and the relatively high costs likely drive
   most people toward professional repair. Nevertheless, maintaining the
   program may help Apple justify the creation of hard-to-repair products
   that meet its exacting industrial design goals. If you've used Self
   Service Repair, let us know how it went.

   [4]Read original article

References

   1. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-launches-self-service-repair-for-ipad-expands-repair-programs/
   2. https://selfservicerepair.com/en-US/home
   3. https://tidbits.com/2021/11/17/apple-announces-self-service-repair-program/
   4. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/05/apple-launches-self-service-repair-for-ipad-expands-repair-programs/

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