iPhone 16 5G mmWave Antenna Installation

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 16.

Apple iPhone 16 Moderate No estimate Guide 180993

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Step 1

Remove the old adhesive

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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive from the top of the earpiece speaker.

Step 2

Apply new adhesive

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Apply thin double-sided tape, such as Tesa tape, to the back of the 5G mmWave antenna.
Only apply tape to the black fiberglass part of the antenna, not to the metal part.
Peel off the backing to expose the adhesive.

Step 3

Connect the antenna

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Use tweezers or your fingers to hold the 5G mmWave antenna above its cutout in the earpiece speaker.
To ensure the antenna is correctly aligned, do not let the adhesive touch the earpiece speaker yet.
Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to connect the antenna press connector.
Press the 5G mmWave antenna into its cutout to ensure it adheres fully to the earpiece speaker.