Can M1 Macs Be Repaired?

Are M1 Macs repairable? Parts, tools, and repair manuals are now available for the iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio with M1 series chips, and the Studio display, allowing customers to perform repairs themselves. Apple recently expanded its self-service repair program to include MacBook M1 models. This program provides “repair manuals and original Apple parts and tools with more than a dozen different types of repairs for each model, including the screen, upper case with battery, touchpad, and more. Although this is a step in the right direction, iFixit believes that Apple is making the MacBook Air M1 and MacBook Pro M1 less repairable.

After a few days of availability, the MacBook self-repair program shows positive progress, but there is still work to be done before Apple can be considered a true ally of the right to repair. The introduction of the self-service repair program for M1 Macs is a great start for Apple. It allows customers to access repair manuals and purchase parts and tools for their devices. This is a huge improvement from the past when customers had to rely on third-party services or send their devices in for repairs. However, there are still some areas where Apple could improve its repairability.

For example, iFixit believes that Apple should make it easier for customers to access parts and tools for their devices. Currently, customers have to purchase or rent tools from Apple in order to perform repairs. This can be expensive and time-consuming. Additionally, iFixit believes that Apple should make it easier for customers to access replacement parts for their devices.

Currently, customers have to purchase parts from Apple in order to perform repairs. This can be expensive and time-consuming as well. Overall, the introduction of the self-service repair program for M1 Macs is a great start for Apple. However, there are still some areas where Apple could improve its repairability in order to make it easier and more affordable for customers to repair their devices.

Erma Paulk
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