https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/27/apple-opens-self-service-repair-to-us-iphone-users/

I’ve been covering Apple in various capacities for a long time now. Over the years, I don’t know that I’ve seen an announcement from the company as unexpected and warmly received as Self Service Repair. After dropping the news last November, Apple has officially opened the service to users in the U.S.

Starting right about now, owners of the iPhone 12, 13 and third-gen SE will be able to purchase spare parts and tools, and peruse instruction manuals that will walk them through the process of fixing common issues with the handsets. The new offering is being positioned as a follow-up to 2019’s move to open iPhones to repair — and resale — by third-party shops.