Apple Diagnostics Now Available for Self Repair Service

Have you ever wanted to test your iPhone, Mac, or MacBook to see what's wrong with it? Apple now has made that feature available, but you should probably know a little more about repairing devices than the average person to use it.

Today, Apple announced a new Apple Diagnostics for Self-Service Repair tool to anyone who wants to use it. This service provides the same testing capabilities that Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers have, which means you'll be able to learn more about the functionality and performance of parts within your device. This is handy if you're not entirely sure what the problem might be. However, because Apple says it's a "new" tool, it might differ in some ways from the tool that has been available to authorized repair providers in some ways.

Also, Apple warns that anyone using it should have "experience repairing electronic devices" and suggests that "visiting a professional Apple Authorized Service Provider with certified technicians who use genuine Apple parts—designed and tested to internationally recognized standards—is the safest and most reliable way to get a repair."

For now, the diagnostic tool is only available in the US, but Apple said it'll be available in Europe next year. The company also announced that it has expanded the self-repair service to 24 additional European countries, and expanded the devices that can now be repaired through self-service to include the iPhone 15 lineup, M2 Macs (mini, Pro, and Studio), 14- and 16-inch M2 MacBook Pros, and the 15-inch MacBook Air.

In total, this announcement now increases Apple's Self Repair program to include 35 Apple products that have self-repair options available in 33 countries.