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If you have an iPhone 14 or a MacBook with an M2 chip, you can now fix it yourself with Apple's help. The company has expanded its Self-Service Repair program to cover these devices and more. You can order the parts, tools, and manuals you need from Apple's website and follow the steps to repair your device at home. According to Apple, you can also fix the TrueDepth camera and top speaker on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models in the US, UK, and seven European countries. M1-based desktops like the iMac are also included.
You don't even need to call Apple to finish the job. Just put your device in Diagnostics mode and use the System Configuration tool to verify and authenticate your repairs with official parts. This tool also makes sure your biometrics (like Face ID and Touch ID) work properly with the Secure Enclave.
This program gives you access to many of the same resources that Apple technicians use. You can save time and money by fixing your own electronics instead of sending them to someone else. This is especially useful if you live far away from an Apple-certified repair shop, and you're comfortable with repairing electronics on your own.
Apple is not just doing this to be nice, though. The company is facing legal pressure from governments that want to make devices easier to repair. For example, the European Union wants devices to have replaceable batteries. By offering this program, Apple hopes to avoid more trouble and show that it cares about its customers and the environment.