Google has partnered with repair company iFixit to provide genuine parts and DIY self-repair kits for many Pixel phones, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. If you need to fix your Pixel quickly, you can visit the iFixit store (opens in new tab) to purchase Google-owned parts can now purchase and repair the phone themselves.

The partnership was first announced in April, and Google began offering it today (June 30).

iFixit will provide Fix Kits or individual Pixel parts for current Pixels dating back to the Pixel 2. This program will also cover all Pixel A, XL, and Pro variants.

iFixit also mentions that the upcoming Google Pixel 6a will be included in this program when it is released on July 28. iFixit states that by the fall it will have "a full selection of Pixel 6a parts and a full set of repair guides."

iFixit does not mention the Google Pixel 7, which will be available later in the fall, but we can assume it will follow suit as well. [iFixit says it can repair the display, battery, and charging port, and also offers a variety of adhesives for the display and acoustic pad. You can even brave the elements and repair the rear camera. (iFixit also offers a guide to help with the repair process.

As for the cost of repair kits and repair fees, Google and iFixit have managed to keep their prices fairly reasonable. Screen replacements cost $120 for the Pixel 6 (third-party screens can cost up to $200), and battery repair kits cost $50 for the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and 6 Pro.

Google follows Samsung and Apple in offering DIY repairs. Samsung partnered with iFixit in March to repair Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, and Tab S7 phones and tablets.

Apple also recently launched an iPhone self-service repair kit, but there was a catch. Apple requires repairers to enter the IMEI or serial number of the device when purchasing parts, which means that the parts must match an iPhone with the same serial number. This gives Apple the opportunity to approve or deny future repairs with parts from different sources.

In addition, Apple's self-service kits (opens in new tab) are quite expensive, starting at $216 for an iPhone display press alone. Tool kits can be rented for $49 per week; DIY repairs and kits are only available for recent iPhones, starting with the iPhone 12 and including the iPhone SE 2022.

By comparison, Google appears to have surpassed Apple in self-repair partnerships. Not only are prices lower, but they appear to be unconditionally available.

Self-repair comes with the caveat that you open the phone yourself, and if something goes wrong, on both the iPhone and Pixel, the warranty does not back you up. Apple has its own Apple Care support program that includes repairs for a set period of time, but you have to sign up for it when you buy the product.

This flurry of DIY programs is occurring as states push for "right to repair" laws that require cell phone manufacturers to provide repair parts to consumers. New York State passed such a law earlier this month.