iPhone XR Taptic Engine Replacement

Prereq-only guide to remove the Taptic Engine...

Apple iPhone XR Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 116552

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Prereq-only guide to remove the Taptic Engine en-route to replacing the battery in an iPhone XR.

Step 1

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips PH000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the two 1.8 mm Phillips screws securing the Taptic Engine.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a spudger to disconnect the Taptic Engine flex cable by prying it straight up from its socket.

Step 3

Repair step

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Remove the Taptic Engine.