iPhone, iPad, MacBook: How to repair your devices without going to Apple

How to repair your iPad? It's been possible to do it yourself for a few days now, saving you a lot of money... No need to go through customer service or an authorized repairer. Simply visit selfservicerepair.eu and from there, you'll have access to repair manuals for iPads , as well as some iPhones and MacBooks .

You can buy spare parts, genuine Apple parts: this is important because without official parts, you'll lose certain features like Face ID and facial recognition. You can even rent the tools you need for the repair. And if you return the defective part, you'll get a discount on the new one.

Be careful though: while the site is in French, the manuals are in English. And it's still aimed at experienced DIYers, but it has the merit of existing. Apple was way behind on the repair market; for a long time, it was almost impossible to open the devices.

There are some very well-made tutorials on the internet: for example, on the Ifixit website, you will first be helped to find where the fault is coming from, and then you will be guided step by step to repair it. If you really don't want to try it yourself, you can go to a repair store, not necessarily an Apple-authorized repairer, since the brand has now democratized the distribution of its parts. Check the origin of the parts carefully before starting the repair.

As long as the device is under warranty, you should still not touch it yourself and take it to an Apple Store; if you claim the warranty, it won't cost you anything.

The Repair Bonus can lower your bill. To benefit from it, you must go to a QauliRépar-certified repairer. The bonus price will be directly deducted from your bill, and the professional will then be reimbursed. For a tablet or phone, the bonus is €25. Finding a repairer is quite simple: on the ecosystem.eco website, you enter the type of device to be repaired and your city, and you'll see a list of approved professionals near you.