A decade ago, this would’ve been unthinkable. Now, it’s reality.
Apple announced in a company blog post On Wednsday that Several iPad Models are now Part of its Self-Repair Program. Through this program, which has a dedicated and easy-to-use websiteiPad Ownes can order detailed repair manuals, tools, and what apple calls “Genuine apple parts” to fix whatver might be ailing their tablets. Apple says you can use this program to fix displays, batteries, charging ports, and cameras.
As for which iPad models are supported right now, apple has provided a list:
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iPad Air (M2 or Later)
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iPad Pro (M4)
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iPad Mini (A17 Pro)
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iPad (A16)
Unfortunately, this means anyone with an older iPad is probally out of luck on the home-Repair Front. Apple seems to favor newer products in the self-respent store, as the press release took great pride in noting iPhone 16E is supported by this program.
For a very long time, having to take your busted iPad into an apple store for repiers was just the way of things. However, the person “Right to Repair” Movement Eventually Pressured Companies Like Apple INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO INTO Self-Repair Programs.. Apple’s Started in 2022 and has expanded to support 65 products under the apple banner.
Personally, I’ll Keep Trusting The Professionals More Than Myself.