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iPhone 16 Plus Taptic Engine Installation

Reassembly steps for the Taptic Engine in the...

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Moderate No estimate Guide 180922

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Reassembly steps for the Taptic Engine in the iPhone 16 Plus.

Step 1

Install the Taptic Engine

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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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 2

Connect the Taptic Engine

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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 your finger or a spudger to connect the Taptic Engine press connector.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side, then the other, until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place—if you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.

Step 3

Secure the Taptic Engine

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the 1.8 mm screw securing the Taptic Engine.

Step 4

Install the bracket

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Align the Taptic Engine bracket with its screw holes and set it into place.

Step 5

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the three screws securing the Taptic Engine bracket:
Two 1.9 mm‑long screws
One 2.1 mm‑long screw