Apple's Self-Healing Initiative Toolkit - See What's Inside for Yourself

Apple's 79-pound iPhone Self-Repair Program kit on our test bench. This is what's inside the heavy repair kit.

Apple’s self-service repair portal has just launched and is currently focused solely on iPhone repairs. Equipment options may expand in the future.

You can now perform many common repairs on iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, and iPhone SE, such as broken display and dead battery.

Explore Apple's Tools

In our case, we ordered a replacement battery for our iPhone 13 Pro. With the battery itself, we had to borrow Apple's tool kit for $49 to repair it ourselves.

Of course, this also comes with having $1,272 on our credit card.

Apple’s Kit Has Arrived

The kit took two days to arrive and includes two large Pelican-branded cases. Combined, they weigh nearly 80 pounds.

After dragging them into the studio, we opened the security seal outside and explored its contents.

Case 1

After opening the first box (the smaller of the two boxes), we received the return label. Apple put two new zippered security tags in the box on the return trip.

This case is equipped with a heater that is used to loosen the adhesive that holds the display in place. The power cord and heat bag tray are required to attach the heated monitor removal clamp.

iPhone 13 Pro Hot Pocket

The Hot Pocket Tray clamps your phone with metal sides, then slide the smartphone into the display to remove the device. It intelligently heats your iPhone to a specified temperature for a precise amount of time to weaken the adhesive.

Display Heater

The suction cup is fixed to the display, and when you turn the knob on the top, it slowly applies pressure and pulls out the display panel. Once separated, you can use the included tool to break up any remaining adhesive.

Case 2

The second case has far more internal components and is the larger of the two. It comes with its own return label and security label next to all of our tools.

Second Tool Kit Case

This box also comes with a tutorial that shows where each tool goes and what they are. It certainly makes it easier to know what goes where and ensures you don't forget anything when packing.

There are two small boxes filled with screwdrivers, display cover, suction cups, and a plastic spudger. Then there are two large pieces of equipment—a display press and a battery press—and a pallet to hold them.

Small Repair Components

During many repairs, the user will use the display press several times. Their phone will be inserted into a device-specific tray and slid under the press.

Adhesive will be applied when used for the first time. During reassembly, glue is deposited on the phone and then a metal plate is placed on top. The pallet is then inserted into the press and the lever is pulled.

Show Press

After using the lever, the countdown starts at 30 and then emits a harsh beep at zero. You have to pull out the knob on the left to release the lever.

After applying the adhesive, the user must install the display assembly. Once properly connected and placed, the iPhone will regain access to the display to hold it in place.

Without this tool, the adhesive bond may not be as strong and may cause the display assembly to fall off or cause its waterproofing to be compromised.

Battery Press

The battery press is a very niche device used in the battery replacement process. Start by installing a new battery with new adhesive underneath.

Then insert the phone into the battery press, pull down the top lever and place the rubber roller on top of the new battery. The user then slides the phone back and forth multiple times to secure the battery in place.

This tool applies constant, even pressure to the battery while ensuring the battery is not damaged.

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