iPhone 16 Pro Max Screen Removal

Step 1

Create a gap with a suction handle

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heat Gun Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Suction Handle Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Suction Handle Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• 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.

Step 3

Screen information

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• 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

Step 4

Slice the bottom edge adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) 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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• 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.

Step 5

Heat the left edge

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Heat Gun Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the left edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.

Step 6

Separate the left adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) 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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• 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.

Step 7

Separate the remaining adhesives

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Repeat the heating and slicing procedure along the remaining screen edges.

Step 8

Swing open the screen

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• 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.

Step 9

Remove the connector covers

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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 Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the two 1.3 mm‑long screws securing the front sensor and display connector covers.

Step 10

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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

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• 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.

Step 11

Disconnect the screen

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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 the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display press connector.
• Repeat for the front sensor press connector.

Step 12

Remove the screen

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• Lift the screen and remove it.