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iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal

Removal steps for the Taptic Engine in the...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181168

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Removal steps for the Taptic Engine in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Step 1

Remove the Taptic Engine cover

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

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:
One 2.9 mm‑long screw
One 1.3 mm‑long screw
One 2.4 mm‑long screw

Step 2

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 Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the top edge of the Taptic Engine cover.
Once the bottom edge unlatches from the frame, remove the Taptic Engine cover.

Step 3

Loosen the lower assembly cable

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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 point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower assembly cable from the logic board.

Step 4

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 Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two connectors near the bottom right edge of the frame.

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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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the two screws securing the lower assembly cable:
One 1.0 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
One 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screw

Step 6

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 Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a hair dryer to heat up the lower assembly cable section on top of the Taptic Engine until it's hot to the touch.

Step 7

Repair step

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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 Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Slide an opening pick under the lower assembly cable to separate it from the Taptic Engine.
Carefully bend the cable out of the way so you can access the Taptic Engine.

Step 8

Remove the Taptic Engine

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

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tri-point Y000 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.1 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.

Step 9

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the point of a spudger to pivot the corner bracket up.

Step 10

Repair step

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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 Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Slide the tip of an opening pick along the top edge of the Taptic Engine to separate the plastic buffer strip adhered to it.

Step 11

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 the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine.
Be careful not to pry against the battery.
Remove the Taptic Engine.