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iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal

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Introduction

Removal steps for the Taptic Engine in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

What you need

  1. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Remove the Taptic Engine cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Remove the Taptic Engine cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:

    • One 2.9 mm‑long screw

    • One 1.3 mm‑long screw

    • One 2.4 mm‑long screw

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  2. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 2, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 2, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the top edge of the Taptic Engine cover.

    • Once the bottom edge unlatches from the frame, remove the Taptic Engine cover.

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  3. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Loosen the lower assembly cable: step 3, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Loosen the lower assembly cable: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower assembly cable from the logic board.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two connectors near the bottom right edge of the frame.

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  6. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two screws securing the lower assembly cable:

    • One 1.0 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw

    • One 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screw

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  7. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a hair dryer to heat up the lower assembly cable section on top of the Taptic Engine until it's hot to the touch.

    Edit

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    • Slide an opening pick under the lower assembly cable to separate it from the Taptic Engine.

    • Carefully bend the cable out of the way so you can access the Taptic Engine.

    Edit

  9. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Remove the Taptic Engine: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.1 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.

    Edit

  10. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 9, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the point of a spudger to pivot the corner bracket up.

    Edit

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    • Slide the tip of an opening pick along the top edge of the Taptic Engine to separate the plastic buffer strip adhered to it.

    Edit

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine.

    • Be careful not to pry against the battery.

    • Remove the Taptic Engine.

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