iPhone 16 Microphone Installation

Step 1

Remove the old adhesive

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• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive from the bottom of the frame.

Step 2

Clean the microphone opening

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• Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber or lint-free cloth to clean the adhesive residue off the microphone opening in the frame.

Step 3

Remove the white liner

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• If your microphone comes with adhesive installed, skip this step.
• While holding the microphone adhesive with one hand, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the white liner from the adhesive.

Step 4

Apply the adhesive to the microphone

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• Hold the microphone so the metal side is facing up.
• Apply the adhesive to the microphone with the pull tab pointing up.

Step 5

Repair step

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• Remove the blue liner from the microphone adhesive.

Step 6

Install the microphone

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• Insert the microphone at a downward angle so the adhesive adheres firmly to the frame around the opening.
• Press the microphone firmly into place.

Step 7

Install the microphone screws

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• Install the four screws securing the microphone:
• Two 3.3 mm‑long standoff screws
• One 1.1 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw
• One 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screw

Step 8

Connect the microphone

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• Use the flat end of a spudger to connect the microphone press connector.

Step 9

Install the loudspeaker

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• Place the loudspeaker into the frame.

Step 10

Install the loudspeaker screws

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• Install the five screws securing the loudspeaker:
• Two 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screws
• One 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screw
• One 2.9 mm‑long Phillips screw
• One 1.2 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw