iPhone 16 Pro Max Screen Removal

Step 1 Create a gap with a suction handle


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• The next two steps show how to create an initial gap using a suction handle.
• Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
• You can also use an iOpener to heat the screen. Follow these instructions to heat and apply the iOpener properly.
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Step 2




• Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
• While supporting the frame with one hand, pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.
• If you can't create a gap, apply more heat to the edge and try again.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Step 3 Screen information
• As you slice the adhesive securing the screen in the following steps, don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the following areas:
• Two delicate cables connecting the screen to the iPhone—one just above the Action button and the other about halfway along the left edge of the iPhone
• Multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the iPhone
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Step 4 Slice the bottom edge adhesive
• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to release the adhesive.
• Don't insert the pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts.
• If the adhesive feels difficult to slice, reheat the edge for a minute.
• Leave the opening pick in the bottom-left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Step 5 Heat the left edge
• Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the left edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
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Step 6 Separate the left adhesive
• Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts and cables.
• Insert a second opening pick in the bottom-left corner, close to the existing pick.
• Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to separate the adhesive and release the metal clips.
• You'll hear and feel the metal clips release as you pass them.
• Leave the opening pick in the top-left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Step 7 Separate the remaining adhesives
• Repeat the heating and slicing procedure along the remaining screen edges.
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Step 8 Swing open the screen
• At this point, the screen should be free from the frame. If the screen feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with your pick and carefully check for missed sections of adhesive or stuck clips.
• Carefully lift the screen upwards until the clips along the long edges clear the frame.
• Swing open the screen over the left edge of the iPhone and lay it flat on your work surface.
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Step 9 Remove the connector covers
• Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the two 1.3 mm‑long screws securing the front sensor and display connector covers.
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Step 10
• Use tweezers to grasp the front sensor connector cover near the screw hole.
• Lift and remove the cover.
• Repeat the procedure to remove the display connector cover.
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Step 11 Disconnect the screen
• Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display press connector.
• Repeat for the front sensor press connector.
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Step 12 Remove the screen
• Lift the screen and remove it.
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