Overview

• Apple launched its Self Service Repair program for iPads in late May, providing genuine parts and repair manuals to the public.
• Independent technicians report that a new USB-C port for the iPad Pro 11 costs $250 from Apple compared with under $20 for aftermarket options.
• XiRepair founder Jonathan Strange found that more than a third of parts plus labor and profit exceed half the cost of buying a new device.
• Repair professionals assert Apple prices parts based on device replacement value rather than manufacturing cost to discourage independent fixes.
• US PIRG and industry advocates are calling on Apple to adopt more competitive pricing to make genuine repairs accessible and reduce electronic waste.