News > Phones Apple Announces Self Service Repair for iPhone 12 and 13 You'll be able to order official parts and tools directly from Apple By Rob Rich Rob Rich Twitter News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on November 17, 2021 10:36AM EST Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Tech Leaders Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Women in Gaming Apple has announced plans for its own home repair program, dubbed Self Service Repair, which will begin rolling out next year. Self Service Repair will be available for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 to start, then later open up to include Mac computers with M1 chips. It will also be focusing on the most common repairs to start (the screen, camera, battery, etc.), but will add options for additional repairs in the future. The catch is you have to order both the parts and the necessary tools directly from Apple. Kittipong Satrinekarn / EyeEm / Getty Images If you know how to repair your iPhone and are willing to do it yourself, you'll be able to order everything you need from the Self Service Repair Online Store. Once the repair is finished, you'll also have the option to send the used part back for recycling—and credit toward the purchase. Apple doesn't specify whether you need to return the tools you order, however. It's important to note that the Self Service Repair program is intended for use by people who know how to repair electronics, not the average user. Apple still recommends taking your devices to professional repair providers for servicing. Apple The Self Service Repair program will kick off in the US in early 2022, opening up to other countries throughout the year. Details about the cost of ordering parts and tools from Apple have not been revealed yet. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit