Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18 Pro, latest Mac Studio
Apple began selling Self Service Repair parts on October 20, 2026 for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the camera at $249, or $189.24 after a $59.76 credit.
By Dillip Chowdary • Oct 21, 2026 • Source: 9to5Mac
Apple began selling Self Service Repair parts on October 20, 2026 for the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio, and the M6 or M5 Pro Mac mini, according to 9to5Mac's report. Apple launched the program in 2022 so users in eligible regions can buy replacement parts and buy or rent tools, with official repair manuals for each serviceable part. The same day, Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with US suppliers producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo.
This piece covers the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max part categories, the tools sold with them, and the $249 camera that comes to an effective $189.24 after a $59.76 credit for the original camera. It also covers M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio parts and the shorter M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini list. It is for owners of those phones and desktops in an eligible region.
Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18: what actually changed
Apple expanded the Self Service Repair Store on October 20, 2026 to several recently released devices. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max owners can purchase parts for the back glass, battery, bottom speaker, camera, display, enclosure, front camera, logic board, main microphone, SIM tray, Taptic Engine, and top speaker, plus a category labeled other parts. The same update adds the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio and the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini, on top of the 2022 program for users in eligible regions.
Mac Studio parts now include Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, fans, speakers, SSD modules, logic boards, and power supplies. The Mac mini list is shorter and covers fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies, among others. Those desktop parts arrived with the phone parts. On that same day, Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with US suppliers producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo. Official manuals still give step-by-step instructions for each serviceable part or component.
Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18: how it works
In the Self Service Repair Store, a buyer selects a component category for the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. That selection brings up the replacement parts plus adhesive cutters, suction cups, nylon probes, adhesive removal tools, torque drivers, and screws. Those items can also be purchased separately. Since 2022, users in eligible regions have been able to purchase replacement parts and to buy or rent from Apple the tools needed to perform their own repairs on supported devices.
Official repair manuals cover several products with detailed, step-by-step instructions for each serviceable part or component. The replacement camera costs $249, unchanged from last year's models, despite a new variable-aperture system on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple offers a $59.76 credit for returning the original camera, bringing the effective cost to $189.24. Back glass, battery, display, enclosure, front camera, logic board, speakers, main microphone, SIM tray, Taptic Engine, and other parts use that same category screen.
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Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18: why it matters now
Apple added a variable-aperture system to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max and still prices the replacement camera at $249, unchanged from last year's models. Returning the original camera draws a $59.76 credit, so the effective cost is $189.24. Owners can also buy the back glass, battery, display, enclosure, front camera, logic board, main microphone, SIM tray, Taptic Engine, bottom speaker, top speaker, and other parts. Tools shown with those parts can be purchased separately, and tools can be rented in eligible regions.
The store update shares its date with a supply announcement. On October 20, 2026, Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with US suppliers producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo. M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio owners can order Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, fans, speakers, SSD modules, logic boards, and power supplies. M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini owners get a shorter list through the store: fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies, among others.
Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18: who is affected
The phone parts are for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max owners. Both models share one list: back glass, battery, bottom speaker, camera, display, enclosure, front camera, logic board, main microphone, other parts, SIM tray, Taptic Engine, and top speaker. A camera is $249, or $189.24 after the $59.76 credit for returning the original camera. The variable-aperture system is on these two phones, and $249 is unchanged from last year's models. Purchases are limited to users in eligible regions.
Mac Studio parts apply to the M5 Max and M5 Ultra and include Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, fans, speakers, SSD modules, logic boards, and power supplies. Mac mini parts apply to the M6 and M5 Pro. That shorter list includes fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies, among others. US suppliers in the new and expanded partnerships produce components for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo. The October 20, 2026 listings add the two Pro phones and those Mac Studio and Mac mini models.
Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18: what to watch
The prices stated for this expansion are the camera prices. The replacement camera is $249, the credit for returning the original camera is $59.76, and the effective cost is $189.24. The $249 figure is unchanged from last year's models, with the variable-aperture system on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Every phone category still shows its part with adhesive cutters, suction cups, nylon probes, adhesive removal tools, torque drivers, and screws, which can be purchased separately from Apple.
Mac Studio has the longer catalog. M5 Max and M5 Ultra parts run from Thunderbolt and USB-C ports to fans, speakers, SSD modules, logic boards, and power supplies. The M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini list is shorter and covers fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies, among others. Users in eligible regions can purchase parts and buy or rent tools under the Self Service Repair terms Apple set in 2022. Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo supplier partnerships on October 20, 2026.
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Apple now selling repair parts for iPhone 18 FAQ
How much is the iPhone 18 Pro replacement camera?
Apple lists the replacement camera at $249, unchanged from last year's models, even with the new variable-aperture system on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. A $59.76 credit for returning the original camera brings the effective cost to $189.24.
Which iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max parts are on sale?
Owners can buy the back glass, battery, bottom speaker, camera, display, enclosure, front camera, logic board, main microphone, SIM tray, Taptic Engine, and top speaker, plus a category labeled other parts. Each category also shows tools such as adhesive cutters, suction cups, nylon probes, adhesive removal tools, torque drivers, and screws, which can be purchased separately.
Which Mac Studio and Mac mini models have repair parts?
Mac Studio parts cover the M5 Max and M5 Ultra, including Thunderbolt and USB-C ports, fans, speakers, SSD modules, logic boards, and power supplies. Mac mini parts cover the M6 and M5 Pro. That list is shorter and includes fans, speakers, logic boards, batteries, and power supplies, among others.
Who can buy Self Service Repair parts and tools?
Apple launched Self Service Repair in 2022 for users in eligible regions. Those users can purchase replacement parts and buy or rent the tools needed to repair supported devices. Apple also offers official repair manuals with step-by-step instructions for each serviceable part or component.
What else did Apple announce on October 20, 2026?
On the same day the Self Service Repair Store added these iPhone and Mac parts, Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with US suppliers producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone Duo.
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