Pentalobe Screws Removal

Prereq for the removing the pentalobe screws in...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 178633

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Prereq for the removing the pentalobe screws in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, including some safety precautions.

Step 1

Before you begin

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Allow your iPhone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.
Unplug any cables from your iPhone.
Hold the power and either volume buttons, and slide to power off your iPhone.

Step 2

Tape over any cracks

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If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.
Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

Step 3

Remove the pentalobe screws

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

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Use a P2 pentalobe driver to remove the two 7.4 mm-long screws on either side of the charge port.