Apple expands self service repair to include iPad and enhances repair programs, yet no official message of availability in India

Apple has announced the inclusion of iPad in its Self Service Repair program, enabling iPad owners to access repair manuals, genuine Apple parts, Apple Diagnostics troubleshooting sessions, tools, and rental toolkits. Starting May 31, 2025, the program will support iPad Air (M2 and later), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad (A16), covering components such as displays, batteries, cameras, and external charging ports. The announcement also includes expansions to other Apple repair services for customers and independent repair providers for out-of-warranty repairs, along with details on the Genuine Parts Distributor program.
The Self Service Repair program, launched in 2022, provides access to the same manuals, genuine Apple parts, and tools used by Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Service Providers. It now supports 65 Apple products, including the iPhone 16e, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio. Canada will become the 34th country to offer Self Service Repair this summer.
The Genuine Parts Distributor program allows independent mobile repair professionals to order genuine Apple service parts through third-party distributors, such as MobileSentrix in the U.S. and MobileSentrix and Mobileparts.shop in Europe. The program currently supports iPhone repair parts, including displays, batteries, and charging ports, with iPad parts available starting May 31, 2025. Mo...