Self-repair enthusiasts can now order parts for M4 Macs, like the Mac mini
If you’re the type who prefers to take their repairs into their own hands, Apple now offers the parts and manuals required to repair the M4 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini.
In April 2022, Apple launched its self-repair program, after years of encouraging customers to seek out professional, authorized repairs. While the program wasn’t well received by right-to-repair advocates at launch, it still gives owners the option to try their hand at repairs.
This week, Apple has added the M4 Mac lineup to its repair page, spotted by MacRumors. Apple includes an exploded view and a list of part numbers in the repair page manual for each device.
It also includes a list of tools one should have on hand before they attempt the repair. While some of these tools are fairly standard, there’s a fair chance that for some Macs, like the MacBook Pro, customers may need to order or rent some of the more specialized tools.
Ordering parts and tools can be done via the Self Service Repair Store. Apple is keen to point out that this store is operated by a third-party provider authorized by Apple to sell genuine parts and tools.
If a part is being ordered from Apple following a user’s self-diagnosis, the customer places the order for the parts and tools using a special online store. Consumers will have to return “core” parts the same as repair shops do, to receive a credit towards the initial part purchase price.
The complexity of repair work, and the high cost of the parts, means that Apple’s Self Service Repair program remains not practical for most individuals. As expensive as going to an authorized Apple repairer can be, that will remain the most economic route in terms of cost, time, and the risk of damaging devices further.
Macs aren’t the only thing you can repair, either. Apple has offered repair documentation for iPhone starting with the iPhone 12 lineup through current models.
Visiting the self-service repair hub page also shows that Apple has provided repair documents for the Apple Studio Display, as well as the 2024 Beats Pill. Currently, there are no repair documents for accessories like the Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, or Mouse. Apple also does not provide documentation or parts for the Apple Vision Pro.
