Apple is expanding do-it-yourself repairs for iPhone 15 and M2 Macs to more countries in Europe.

Manzana continues to expand the scope of its activities repair yourself, both by the number of device models and by available territories. Cupertino residents announced today that the program, which allows users to organize their own events, now covers iPhone 15 and more models Mac with M2 chip. But not only this, but it is also expanding its presence to another 24 countries in Europe.

So, with this announcement, Apple’s self-repair service is now available for all four iPhone 15 models released in September. We are talking about the standard version and the Plus, Pro and Pro Max variants.

This makes it clear that the Tim Cook-led company picking up the pace under which it begins to offer spare parts for its most advanced devices. It is worth recalling that Apple included the iPhone 14 line in repairs on its own only in June last year. That is, 9 months after launch. As for the iPhone 15, the company decided to do this just 3 months after its introduction on the market.

For M2 Macs that are now compatible with the program, something similar is happening. From now on, users will have the opportunity to take advantage of the possibility of self-repair in MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inches, MacBook Air 15 inches, Mac Pro, Mac mini and Mac Studio.

It’s important to note that support for the aforementioned MacBook Pro is nothing new. Both models have already been part of Apple’s self-repair service since June, along with the 13-inch MacBook Air. New is the introduction of a 15-inch version unveiled at WWDC, as well as the M2 desktop Mac.

The model that is still excluded is the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touchpad, which has already been discontinued, and those around them did not explain why. The same thing happens with the new iMacs and MacBook Pros with M3, although those will likely be added later.

Self-service Apple repair is available in many European countries

Another notable aspect of Apple’s announcement is the European expansion of its self-repair service. As we mentioned at the beginning of the article, the program has covered 24 more countries in the region. Although not all of them are mentioned in the statement, the presence Portugal, Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Greece.. Let’s not forget that in Spain it has been active since December 2022.

As such, Repair It Yourself now covers 35 Apple devices and is available in 33 countries and 24 languages. If you want to know in detail how this do-it-yourself repair service works, you can do so on the Cupertino support website. Keep in mind that you need to pay special attention to the instructions for each device and purchase the necessary parts to complete the repair. The company also offers the opportunity to rent the equipment necessary to complete the task for a week for a rather modest amount (about 60 euros in Europe).

On the other hand, Apple announced the launch new diagnostic utility the purpose of which is to facilitate self-repair. It will identify and inform you which parts need to be replaced and will also check the performance and optimal functioning of the spare parts.

This new tool will initially only be available in the US. However, Apple reported that will arrive next year in European countries Where do-it-yourself repair service is available? Of course, specific dates for its launch on the old continent have not yet been announced.