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If you live in Spain and your iPad you need repair, there is a new alternative that adds to the usual ones. Until now, some options were to make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple Store or attend an authorized technical service. From today, however, you can also choose to fix it on your own: Apple has activated The self -determination program for iPad in the country.
The company has started this new phase of the program with a selection of specific models: the iPad Air with M2 Chip or later, the iPad Pro with M4 Chiphe iPad Mini with A17 Pro and the iPad with chip A16. For them, it will be possible to acquire original parts, rent professional tools and access detailed technical manuals to replace components such as screens, batteries, cameras or cargo ports.
The initiative is part of a broader movement of Apple, who launched the self -determination program in Europe at the end of 2022. At that time, iPhone and laptops were included with their own chip, with access to more than 200 pieces and tools available in a specific store. With the incorporation of iPad, the catalog already covers 65 products, including recent devices such as IPhone 16E and the New Macbook Air .
This is the self -determination process. The self -determination program that Apple has just activated in Spain is not immediate or simple. We will have to follow several well -defined steps if we want to take advantage of it.
- Consult the Technical Manual: Each compatible model has its own manual, published on the official Apple website. These documents explain the process in detail and contain a unique identifier, essential to request pieces. It is important to select the appropriate manual according to the exact model and the type of repair that is intended to be performed.
- Identify necessary parts and tools: Once the manual is reviewed, we can know what parts should be replaced and what tools are necessary to do it correctly. All material can be acquired from The self -determination store managed by an authorized provider, or through independent distributors such as Mobileparts.shop In Europe. For those who do not want to acquire tools that are only going to use once, Apple offers the possibility of renting them.
- Process the order: Once the necessary material is identified, we must order. In some cases we will be asked for the serial number or the IMEI of the device to validate the purchase. The entire process is managed outside the Apple ecosystem, through authorized external platforms.
- Perform step by step repair: With the order already received, the technical process can begin. The manual clearly indicates each of the operations, and in certain cases it will be necessary to use software tools such as the repair assistant or the system configuration to complete the intervention correctly. The company says that the available parts and tools are exactly the same as both the Apple Store and the company’s authorized service providers.
- Return the replaced pieces: When the repair has ended, we will have the option to return the withdrawal pieces so that Apple can recondition or recycle them. In some concrete repairs, this step can be translated into a partial refund, provided that the pieces are returned in good condition.
An interesting option, but not for everyone. As the company points outthis type of repair is not intended for users without experience. Apple says it clearly: it addresses “people with the knowledge and experience necessary to repair electronic devices.” Therefore, if we do not see it clear, the traditional options are still there.
More user control, more responsibility too. Apple does not force anyone to open their iPad at home, but now it allows it. The advantage is in the total control over the process and the possibility of addressing problems in the device without going through the technical service. In return, yes, responsibility also falls to the user.
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