Apple recently expanded its self-repair program to include SoC M1-based desktop Mac computers, namely the iMac 24″, Mac Mini, and Mac Studio, as well as the Studio Display monitor. As reported by Six Colors, and later picked up by The Verge, this will allow U.S. customers who have the proper skills (and willingness) to repair their devices, to purchase genuine Apple replacement components and consult their repair manuals on the official website. We also remind you that additional advanced tools may be required and that the repair could also take a long time. Initially, this program was dedicated only to iPhones, but since last August it has been expanded to Mac notebooks as well.
Of course, replacement parts don't come cheap. For example, you have to shell out a whopping $967.12 for the Studio Display panel (which drops to $879.12 if you send in your previous broken display). Also, the tool kit rental costs $49, but will be refunded after it is returned. In addition, it is not possible to request components other than the original ones. In fact, the compatible components are verified following the insertion of the product serial number. As a result, it is not possible to request a matte panel from the Studio Display if you originally purchased a glossy model and vice versa.
Certainly, if the Mac is still covered by the warranty or Apple Care, shipping it or taking it to an Apple Store remains the preferred option, but if you are now out of time and have good manual skills with the repair of electronic devices , Apple's self-repair program could prove to be an interesting opportunity.