The latest iPhone 16 model is now within reach of self-repair of all its Apple predecessors as a wide array of official replacement parts are available at the company’s self-service repair store. The shift is Apple responding to years of criticism over how limited support of repairs marks a new age of user control over their iPhone 16 devices by enabling owners who want to repair them without going to a service center.
Replacement parts and tools are now available for iPhone 16 repairs
Apple is now letting people order iPhone 16 and 16 Pro replacement parts via the self-service repair store, including the components like cameras, displays, and back glasses that the device owners often replace. Apple’s official iPhone 16 repair manuals published in September combined with these parts will help users perform their repairs.
Pricing details vary by part and model: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus cost $169 in replacement camera assembly, while the Pro models are $249. Standard models cost $279 to $379 depending on size and model, while battery replacements run $99 for the regular models and $119 for the 16 Pro versions. But for Apple, which can often be tight-lipped about the firmware it ships to developers — especially for devices such as the iPhone and iPad — it has also offered specialized repair tool kits for $49 rentals, allowing users to perform those fixes safely and efficiently.
For DIY enthusiasts, Apple’s gradual shift towards repair-friendly policies makes fixing iPhone things less complicated and provides an alternative to expert repair services. Later this year, Apple’s plan to support more affordable third-party replacement parts like batteries and displays is expected to roll out, supporting a more affordable path to repair.
A bold and new Apple move to increase repairability is also a shift that supports environmental sustainability. Previously, the company said repairs were limited to the company’s official repair teams out of concerns over quality control and device integrity. However, the iPhone 16 series has just released repair parts and manuals that will allow users to prolong the life of these devices, thereby diminishing electronic waste. Users will hold onto their devices longer as repair costs decrease and accessibility improves.
Apple’s move toward repairability is apt as it pivots from revenue strategy towards subscription services like Apple One and its Apple Intelligence AI slate. In contrast to these services, the repairability initiatives that Apple is taking with its iPhone 16 series illustrate that Apple is balancing product longevity with innovation. While this is great news for consumers, it can also extend the life of an iPhone 16 device while retaining Apple’s most current software features, with the added benefit of making the ownership experience more sustainable.
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