Is hacking open your smartphone really a good idea?
The companyannounced a new program to make spare partsfor Apple products available to purchase starting early next year.
Don’t reach for your tools too fast, however.

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You Fix It?
You Break It?
Some experts say the Self Service Repair option could be useful for skilled DIY-ers.

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It could also speed up the repair process, helping to mitigate waiting times and provide a better experience.
But Rittenberg pointed out that the Apple program is intended for users with a high skill level.
McGuire said that repairing your own gadget could end up costing you money if things go wrong.