And Portugal? Apple users can now repair devices in Europe

Apple device users have long wanted to be able to repair their devices. The brand has always refused to allow this until a change of heart some time ago, opening up the possibility.

This feature was only available in the US but has now crossed the Atlantic. In Europe, repairs are now possible in several countries while maintaining the same rules as before. However, in Portugal we still cannot repair our Apple appliances.

New Apple for Europe

It wasn't easy to get Apple to change its hardware repair policy. The brand wants to focus on its services and authorized repair shops for this function, thus guaranteeing the quality of this process, which is often sensitive.

However, he agreed to open this repair to any user, still setting some rules. To do this, you need to purchase parts from Apple, as well as all the necessary tools for this process.

Once available in the US from April, decided to bring to Europe this is your program. It is not publicly available and is still only available in certain countries. Here you can already repair the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lines and Mac laptops with Apple Silicon.

Access to device repair tools

According to the company, this can be activated in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and the UK. In these countries, the purchase of genuine Apple parts and tools can now be made by users of these devices.

There will be tool rental kits priced around 47 euros, so customers who don't want to buy them for a one-time repair will still have access to these professional tools. One week rental kits will be sent to customers free of charge.

This Apple repair program offers customers with experience in more complex repairs the ability to do their own maintenance. This ensures they can use the same manuals, parts, and tools from the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Service Providers.