Here's What's In Apple's iPhone 13 Repair Kit
screenrant.comiPhone repairs made by the owner of the device are now possible with Apple's official tools, repair manuals, and parts available to be ordered. Unless going into business as a repair shop or refurbished iPhone seller, the most reasonable way to use Apple's Self Service Repair program is to rent a toolkit. This is an option that Apple provides to reduce the cost of repairs although there are some important details to keep in mind if choosing this option.
The iPhone is among Apple's most challenging products to repair. Coincidentally, an iPhone is one of the mostlikely Apple devices to need repair. As a handheld, portable device that's covered in glass, it's quite common to find scratches, and in some cases cracks, after a few years of use. It's also easy to jab something into a speaker and damage it. Over time, the battery inevitably loses its capacity to hold a full charge, meaning upgrading to a new iPhone or the repair of the current model.
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Apple's iPhone 13 repair kit can be purchased outright but getting all of the tools and equipment costs over $1,200. Thankfully, Apple offers a surprisingly affordable solution with the option to rent a toolkit for a fee of just $49, including shipping. The toolkit for an iPhone 13 is quite large and has a long list of tools, including specialized screwdrivers, adhesive press plates to remove cracked screens, along with heat tools that help to loosen the glue, and presses to take delicate components apart slowly, yet firmly. The toolkit is large enough that Apple ships this 16-piece kit in two cases, one containing only the Heated Display Pocket that holds an iPhone when placed inside the Heated Display
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