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iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement

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Before you begin

Follow this guide to replace the microphone in your iPhone 16 Pro. You may need to replace your microphone if your iPhone's having a hard time picking up your voice or has intermittent issues. You'll need replacement back glass and microphone adhesive to complete this repair.

Step 1

Prepare the phone for disassembly

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Prepare the phone for disassembly ⌕
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  • Allow the phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.
  • Unplug any cables from the phone.
  • Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off the phone.
Step 2

Tape over any cracks

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Tape over any cracks ⌕
Suction Handle
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  • If the 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

Mark your opening picks

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Mark your opening picks ⌕
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.
  • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
  • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.
  • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.
Step 4

Remove the pentalobe screws

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the pentalobe screws ⌕
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.
Step 5

Heat the bottom edge

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Heat the bottom edge ⌕
Heat Gun
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iOpener
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  • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
  • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
  • Be careful not to heat the phone hotter than this—the battery is susceptible to heat damage.
Step 6

Insert an opening pick

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Insert an opening pick ⌕
Suction Handle
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass, above the USB-C port.
  • Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back glass and the frame.
  • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
Step 7

Back glass information

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Back glass information ⌕
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • As you slice the adhesive securing the back glass in the next steps, be careful of the following areas:
  • There's a delicate cable connecting the back glass to the phone, right next to the volume up button. Don't insert your pick here to avoid slicing the cable.
  • There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in each step to avoid bending these contacts.
  • If you damage the spring contacts, gently bend them back with a spudger or opening pick so they align with their gold contact pads on the back glass.
Step 8

Separate the bottom edge adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Separate the bottom edge adhesive ⌕
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm on the bottom edge to avoid damaging the spring contact.
  • Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
  • Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 9

Heat the right edge

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Heat the right edge ⌕
  • Heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
Step 10

Separate the bottom right corner adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Separate the bottom right corner adhesive ⌕
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  • Slide your pick around the bottom right corner and halfway up the right edge, or until you feel a hard stop at a clip securing the back glass.
  • Don't slice near the volume buttons to avoid damaging the wireless charging/flash cable.
  • Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 11

Heat the left edge

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Heat the left edge ⌕
  • Heat the left edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
Step 12

Separate the left edge adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Separate the left edge adhesive ⌕
iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
  • Slide the second pick around the bottom left corner and 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 this pick inserted at the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 13

Heat the top edge

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Heat the top edge ⌕
  • Heat the top edge of the back glass, including the area around the volume buttons, until it's hot to the touch.
Step 14

Separate the top edge adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Separate the top edge adhesive ⌕
iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm along the top edge to avoid damaging the spring contacts.
  • Slide your opening pick across the top edge and around the top right corner to the volume up button to separate the adhesive.
  • You'll hear and feel clicks as the top two clips release.
Step 15

Swing open the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Swing open the back glass ⌕
Polyimide Tape
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Don't try to fully remove the back glass just yet—it's still attached with a delicate ribbon cable. Follow the next few steps to remove it safely.
  • If the back glass doesn't swing open easily, don't force it—go back around the perimeter with your pick to check for missed sections of adhesive or stuck clips.
  • You may need to lift the back glass up slightly before swinging it open to fully disengage the clips.
  • Gently swing open the back glass towards the volume buttons.
  • Support the back glass with a clean, sturdy object like a small box to avoid straining the cable.
  • Remove the opening picks.
  • Consider using polyimide tape to protect the rear camera lenses while you're working inside the phone. Don't push against the lenses to avoid damaging the delicate stabilizers.
Step 16

Disconnect the battery

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Disconnect the battery ⌕
Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector cover:
  • Two 1.2 mm‑long screws
  • One 1.0 mm‑long screw
Step 17

Repair step

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  • Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the lower connector cover.
Step 18

Repair step

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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
Step 19

Disconnect the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Disconnect the back glass ⌕
Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
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P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
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  • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the upper connector cover:
  • Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
  • One 1.2 mm‑long screw
  • One 1.6 mm‑long screw
Step 20

Repair step

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  • Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the upper connector cover.
Step 21

Repair step

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Spudger
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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the back glass press connector.
Step 22

Remove the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the back glass ⌕
  • Lift the back glass off the frame and remove it.
Step 23

Remove the Taptic Engine cover

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the Taptic Engine cover ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:
  • One 3.0 mm‑long screw
  • Two 1.7 mm‑long screws
Step 24

Repair step

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Tweezers
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  • 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.
Step 25

Disconnect the lower assembly cable

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Disconnect the lower assembly cable ⌕
Spudger
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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower assembly cable press connector from the logic board.
Step 26

Repair step

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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two press connectors near the bottom right edge of the frame.
Step 27

Repair step

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Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the lower assembly cable.
Step 28

Repair step

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iOpener
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  • Use an iOpener or hair dryer to heat up the lower assembly cable section on top of the Taptic Engine until it's hot to the touch.
Step 29

Repair step

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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.
Step 30

Remove the Taptic Engine

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the Taptic Engine ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 1.9 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.
Step 31

Repair step

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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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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.
Step 32

Repair step

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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine from its top-right corner.
  • Be careful not to pry against the battery.
  • Remove the Taptic Engine.
Step 33

Remove the microphone

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the microphone ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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  • Remove the three screws securing the microphone:
  • One 3.6 mm‑long standoff screw
  • One 2.9 mm‑long standoff screw
  • One 1.3 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
Step 34

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
Spudger
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Tweezers
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  • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the microphone until you can grab it with your fingers or tweezers.
  • Don't pry against the battery, or you may damage it.
  • You'll feel some resistance as the microphone releases from its frame gasket.
Step 35

Repair step

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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Pull the microphone towards the battery to separate it from its adhesive gasket holding it to the frame.
  • Remove the microphone.
Step 36

Disassembly complete

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Disassembly complete ⌕
  • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your iPhone. Some of the reassembly photos show the Pro Max model, but the procedure is correct for the Pro.
Step 37

Remove the old adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the old adhesive ⌕
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  • Use tweezers to remove the old microphone adhesive from the bottom of the frame.
Step 38

Repair step

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  • Use isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or lint-free cloth to clean any residual microphone adhesive from the frame.
Step 39

Apply new adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Apply new adhesive ⌕
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  • If your replacement microphone comes with adhesive pre-installed, skip this step.
  • The adhesive can't be removed and reused once it sticks to the microphone. Ensure it's perfectly aligned before adhering.
  • Remove the solid white adhesive liner from the new microphone adhesive.
  • Align the holes in the adhesive with the three holes in the microphone, and stick it into place.
Step 40

Repair step

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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
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  • Remove the plastic backing from the microphone adhesive.
Step 41

Install the microphone

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the microphone ⌕
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  • Set the microphone in the frame, aligned with its screw holes.
  • Partially install the three screws securing the microphone:
  • One 3.6 mm‑long standoff screw
  • One 2.9 mm‑long standoff screw
  • One 1.3 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
  • Press the microphone against the bottom of the frame, and hold it for 15 seconds to seal the adhesive.
  • Fully tighten the microphone screws.
Step 42

Install the Taptic Engine

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the Taptic Engine ⌕
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  • Use blunt-nose tweezers or your fingers to align the Taptic Engine with its screw posts and place it in the frame.
Step 43

Repair step

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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the 1.9 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine, located on its right edge.
Step 44

Connect the lower assembly cable

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Connect the lower assembly cable ⌕
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  • Use your finger or a spudger to connect the two lower assembly press connectors.
  • These press connectors can be tricky. Align each connector over its socket and press down—first on one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force them. If you're having trouble, reposition them and try again.
Step 45

Repair step

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  • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to install the 1.0 mm‑long screw securing the lower assembly cable.
Step 46

Repair step

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  • Use your finger or a spudger to connect the lower assembly cable press connector, located in the bottom-right corner of the logic board.
Step 47

Install the Taptic Engine cover

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the Taptic Engine cover ⌕
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  • Use tweezers or your fingers to install the Taptic Engine cover.
  • Make sure the bottom edge of the cover latches properly to the frame.
Step 48

Repair step

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P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
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  • Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:
  • One 3.0 mm‑long screw
  • Two 1.7 mm‑long screws
Step 49

Remove the leftover adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the leftover adhesive ⌕
Heat Gun
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  • Work around the fragile grounding clips as you're cleaning the frame. If you bend one out of place, gently bend it back with your fingers or tweezers.
  • Use blunt nose tweezers or your fingers to remove large pieces of adhesive from the frame perimeter.
  • Use a spudger to scrape the adhesive residue off of the frame.
  • If the adhesive feels stubborn, apply some heat using a hair dryer or heat gun and try again.
Step 50

Clean the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Clean the back glass ⌕
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  • If you're reusing your back glass, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to a microfiber or lint-free cloth and wipe around the perimeter to prepare the surface for new adhesive.
Step 51

Clean the frame

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Clean the frame ⌕
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  • Wrap a lint-free cloth or a coffee filter over the point of a spudger and apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to it.
  • Wipe in one direction along the perimeter of the frame to clean the adhesive residue.
  • Take your time doing this. A clean frame allows replacement adhesive to lay evenly, ensuring a better bond.
Step 52

Apply the replacement adhesive

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Apply the replacement adhesive ⌕
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  • Lay the adhesive sheet over the frame to determine its proper orientation.
  • Use features such as the camera cutout and notches along the top and bottom edges to visualize how the adhesive will lay in the frame.
Step 53

Repair step

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  • Grab the tab in the corner of the adhesive sheet and peel the liner to expose a third of the adhesive.
  • The exposed adhesive is very sticky. Don't let it touch anything until you're ready to apply it to the frame.
  • If your adhesive has multiple liners, peel the liner that exposes the side that sticks to the frame.
Step 54

Repair step

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  • Carefully align the exposed edge of the adhesive strip with the corresponding edge of the iPhone's frame.
  • Once the adhesive is pressed into place, you can't reposition it—you'll have to remove it and start over with new adhesive.
  • When it's correctly aligned, gently press the exposed adhesive strip onto the frame.
Step 55

Repair step

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  • Continue peeling away the liner from the adhesive, gently pressing the adhesive into place.
  • If you've correctly aligned the adhesive, the edges will fall perfectly into place.
  • If your adhesive is slightly misaligned, gently pull the long edges into alignment with the frame.
  • If the adhesive begins to crease or wrinkle, remove it and start over with fresh adhesive.
  • If you don't have another set of adhesive strips handy, it's okay to temporarily put your iPhone back together and use it normally without any adhesive. Just keep in mind that your iPhone's water resistance will be compromised until you replace the adhesive.
Step 56

Repair step

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Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a spudger to press the adhesive around the entire perimeter of your iPhone.
  • Work around the fragile grounding clips. If you bend one out of place, gently bend it back with your fingers or tweezers.
  • Don't press too hard, or you'll stretch and deform the adhesive.
Step 57

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iF
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the pull tab connected to the large front liner. The pull tab is often in a corner of the liner.
  • Use the pull tab to peel off the large front liner from the adhesive.
  • At this point, you may still have a liner covering the perimeter, which prevents the adhesive from accidentally sticking to anything while you're reassembling your iPhone. Don't remove these small release liners just yet.
Step 58

Connect the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Connect the back glass ⌕
  • Prop up the back glass along the right edge of your iPhone.
Step 59

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use your finger or the flat end of a spudger to press and connect the back glass connector onto the logic board.
Step 60

Connect the battery

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Connect the battery ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Tweezers
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use your finger or a spudger to press and connect the battery press connector onto the logic board.
  • This is a good point to test your repair before sealing up your iPhone. Power on your iPhone and make sure it works as expected. Power it back down and continue reassembly.
  • If your iPhone doesn't turn on, connect it to a power source and try again.
  • If you've replaced the logic board and the screen fails to turn on, you'll need to follow the screen guide to manually connect the display connector.
Step 61

Install the connector covers

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the connector covers ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Align the back glass connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
Step 62

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to install the four screws securing the upper connector cover:
  • Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
  • One 1.2 mm‑long screw
  • One 1.6 mm‑long screw
Step 63

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Align the battery connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
Step 64

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the three screws securing the battery connector cover:
  • Two 1.3 mm‑long screws
  • One 1.0 mm‑long screw
Step 65

Remove the final adhesive liners

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Remove the final adhesive liners ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iF
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use your fingers or a spudger to peel away all perimeter liners, exposing the adhesive.
  • As you remove the liners, make sure nothing touches the exposed adhesive.
  • Check the frame and back glass for any stray liners and remove them. There should be no liners remaining.
Step 66

Install the back glass

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the back glass ⌕
  • Lower the back glass onto the frame, beginning with the top edge.
  • If you feel resistance, a perimeter clip may have bent out of place and is being crushed by the frame. Look at the point of resistance and gently straighten any bent clips.
  • Press along the edges of the iPhone until the back glass sits flush against the frame.
Step 67

Apply heat to the perimeter

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Apply heat to the perimeter ⌕
Heat Gun
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heat Gun Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iOpener
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iOpener Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or an iOpener to heat the back glass perimeter until it's slightly too hot to touch.
  • The heat softens the adhesive and helps create a better bond.
Step 68

Apply pressure to the perimeter

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Apply pressure to the perimeter ⌕
  • Use your fingers to firmly squeeze around the perimeter of the iPhone.
Step 69

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
iF
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Place your iPhone screen-side down on a clean, flat work surface.
  • Lay a strip of tape around the perimeter of the back glass to protect the finish.
  • Stack coins around the perimeter of the back glass until you create a wall that's as tall as the rear camera protrusions.
  • Alternatively, you can use vise clamps around the perimeter of your device to set the new adhesive.
Step 70

Repair step

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — repair step ⌕
Heavy Books
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heavy Books Referenced by the iFixit guide
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Place 3-4 heavy books squarely on top of your iPhone.
  • The coins may leave a slight impression on the bottom book cover, so don't use anything valuable.
  • Leave the books in place for about 30 minutes.
  • The pressure will help activate the adhesive.
Step 71

Install the pentalobe screws

iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Replacement — Install the pentalobe screws ⌕
P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to install the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.