Apple's Self Service iPhone Repair Program - iPhone 13 Repair Guide

Apple now offers self service iPhone repairs directly to consumers. This gives users options beyond Apple and third-party repair shops. The Self Service Repair Store lets you order genuine Apple parts and iPhone repair tools to fix iPhones at home.

We compared DIY iPhone 13 repair costs versus taking it to an Apple store. Parts, tools, and Apple's repair fees vary by damage type. Renting Apple's repair kit is $49 versus buying for $1000.

Rent a tool kit for only $49

 Fix iPhone 13 Battery

Replacing an iPhone 13 battery yourself costs around $95 total. That includes the $70 parts bundle, $49 tool rental, minus a $24 rebate for returning the old battery. Apple charges $69 for the repair sans tools.

The battery replacement for self-service repair

 Fix iPhone 13 speaker

Fixing an iPhone 13 bottom speaker runs around $93 in parts and tools. Apple doesn't list speaker repair pricing. For the camera, it’s $113 in parts and tools versus $449 from Apple. The display is $285 DIY but just $29 via AppleCare.

The speaker replacement for self-service repair

For skilled do-it-yourselfers, self repair can be cheaper and faster. But mistakes risk further damage without warranty coverage. Apple still recommends using its own technicians for complex iPhone repairs. Consumers now have more options to fix iPhones, but should weigh costs and skills.