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iPhone 16 Pro Max Logic Board Removal

Steps to remove the logic board for the iPhone...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Difficult 1 - 3 hours Guide 181162

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Steps to remove the logic board for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Includes its own earpiece speaker steps (instead of the prereq) because this version has the mmWave antenna attached to the earpiece speaker. The earpiece guide has the mmWave removed, causing a visual discrepancy.

Step 1

Remove the earpiece speaker

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna press connectors.

Step 2

Repair step

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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 Phillips PH000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the six screws securing the earpiece speaker:
One 2.4 mm‑long Phillips screw
Three 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screws
One 1.6 mm‑long Phillips screw
One 3.3 mm‑long standoff screw
Standoff screws are best removed using a dedicated standoff driver or driver bit. In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

Step 3

Repair step

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Use tweezers to lift and remove the earpiece speaker.
You may feel some resistance near the top edge, where the speaker gasket seals against the frame. Pull the speaker out gently to release the seal.

Step 4

Disconnect the logic board

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the seven silver press connectors from the top of the logic board.

Step 5

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the three black press connectors from the logic board.

Step 6

Repair step

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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 Phillips PH000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a standoff driver to remove the four screws securing the logic board:
Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
One 3.4 mm‑long screw
One 4.2 mm‑long screw

Step 7

Display connector information

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This image shows the display connector underneath the logic board. The next two steps show how to disconnect this connector from the bottom of the logic board.

Step 8

Remove the logic board

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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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If your iPhone has a physical SIM tray, eject it before you proceed.
Make sure all the connectors are disconnected from the top of the logic board.
Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the battery and the left edge of the logic board. Hold the pick in place with your fingers.
Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the right edge of the logic board.
Gently pry with the spudger to lift the logic board and disconnect the display connector.
Don't remove the logic board yet. There's still a cable connected to the bottom side.

Step 9

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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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Flip the logic board over, being careful not to strain the connected cable.
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front sensor connector from the bottom side of the logic board.

Step 10

Repair step

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Remove the logic board.