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Do-it-yourself repair kits for the iPhone 16 series are now available from Apple

Pabio November 10, 2024

Apple’s self-service repair program launching in 2021
Parts for iPhone 16 models are now available
Only attempt repairs if you are confident you can carry them out

For several years now, Apple offered a Self-Service Repair Programwhich means you can source official parts directly from the company and save money by carrying out repairs yourself – and the iPhone16 the series is now supported.

The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 ProAnd iPhone 16 Pro Max went on sale in September, and as MacRumors spotted, you can now get parts for phones via the Apple Self-Service Repair Store.

You can order the parts and tools needed to install them in the US, UK and many European countries. However, the Apple Self Service Repair program is currently not available in Australia.

Parts available include displays, cameras, batteries, and speakers, and they are all genuine Apple products. The tools offered, like nylon probes and adhesive cutters, will be familiar to anyone who has ever seen a phone taken apart.

To repair yourself or not to repair yourself

Photo of a person performing a self-service repair

Apple announced the service in 2021 (Image credit: Apple)

Apple’s decision to make its devices repairable by users themselves, with official Apple parts, has certainly been a positive step: it’s generally cheaper than a professional repair, and means that phones and computers laptops can also be used for longer.

However, these repairs can be quite complex: you need to be sure you know what you’re doing, otherwise you run the risk of causing further damage. Take a look at the repair manuals on the Apple site (like the one for iPhone16) for complete instructions.

Many people will find it more convenient, albeit a little more expensive, to have Apple or an authorized repair service do the work instead. However, it is certainly good to have the option to carry out a repair yourself.

Since the launch of the self-repair service, Apple has continued to expand the number of devices covered, and you can go back up to iPhone12 series which launched in October 2020.