- Apple added iPhone 18 Pro repair parts alongside components for M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio and M6/M5 Pro Mac mini.
- Despite a new variable aperture system, the iPhone 18 Pro camera costs $249 before trade-in credits.
- Genuine parts and specialty tools are available for purchase, with seven-day rental kits priced at $49.
I have been following the Apple Self Service Repair Store closely, particularly since the company quietly upgraded its US-based supply chain infrastructure. Today, Apple announced the availability of official repair parts for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with components for desktop Macs powered by M5 and M6 chips.
For those who prefer repairing their devices themselves rather than booking an appointment at the Genius Bar, here’s everything you need to know about the newly available parts.
Apple adds iPhone 18 Pro repair parts: Here’s what you’ll pay
What hardware can you fix yourself?
Apple is not skimping on the internal components this time around. The catalog includes many of the major components needed to repair an iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- These components include:
- OLED displays and rear glass assemblies
- Primary logic boards and Taptic Engine modules
- Main cameras, front sensors, and SIM card trays
- Batteries, primary microphones, speakers, and housing enclosures
Apple also provides the tools needed for these repairs, including adhesive removal tools, torque screwdrivers, suction cups, and nylon probes.
If you don’t want to purchase tools you may use only once, you can rent Apple’s professional repair kit for $49 per week.
Actual expenses and savings
The upfront prices of Apple’s original replacement parts may seem steep. However, its Core Return program can help reduce the effective cost of certain repairs. Customers who return eligible components may receive a credit after sending the used parts back for recycling. Here’s a price comparison based on the catalog.
| Component | Upfront Cost | Return Refund | Net Cost After Refund |
| Rear Camera Assembly | $249 | $59.76 | $189.24 |
| Display Panel (Pro) | $329 | $16.45 | $312.55 |
| Display Panel (Pro Max) | $379 | $18.95 | $360.05 |
| Battery (Both Models) | $129 | $61.92 | $67.08 |
| Back Glass Panel | $159 | $38.16 | $120.84 |
| Front Camera Unit | $199 | $47.76 | $151.24 |
One important detail about the batteries: the iPhone 18 Pro Max replacement battery is currently listed as “Coming Soon.” What’s particularly interesting, however, is the camera replacement price.
Apple equipped the iPhone 18 Pro lineup with a new Variable Aperture camera system, yet the listed replacement price for the camera assembly remains $249—the same as for the iPhone 17 Pro camera module.
Display replacements, on the other hand, come with relatively small return credits. The return credit is just $16.45 for the Pro display and $18.95 for the Pro Max display, compared with $61.92 for a battery.
Fresh parts for Mac Studio and Mac mini
Apple’s latest repair catalog expansion isn’t limited to portable devices; desktop Mac users are also getting additional self-repair options. Apple has also expanded its repair catalog for the Mac Studio and Mac mini, adding replacement components for the supported configurations.
Mac Studio owners can access replacement parts such as logic boards, internal SSD modules, power supplies, cooling fans, speakers, and the rear panel with Thunderbolt and USB-C ports.
The Mac mini repair catalog is a little more limited than the Mac Studio and includes only fans, speakers, logic boards, and power boards. Apple launched its Self Service Repair program in 2022, giving customers access to genuine parts, tools, and repair manuals for supported devices.
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