Home/ Repair guides/ iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation

Official iFixit API visual reference

iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation

Installation steps for the Taptic Engine in the...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181169

Licensed iFixit integration

This attributed iFixit guide is displayed through Fixonic's recorded commercial API permission. iFixit remains the independent source and author of the procedure.

Guide overview

Before you begin

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

Step 1

Install the Taptic Engine

⌕

Lay the Taptic Engine in its recess.

Step 2

Repair step

⌕

Use your finger to pivot the corner bracket down into place.

Step 3

Repair step

⌕

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

View item

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

Step 4

Repair step

⌕

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Use your finger to gently press the lower assembly cable onto the top of the Taptic Engine.

Step 5

Repair step

⌕

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

View item

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Install 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

⌕

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Use your finger or a spudger to press and connect the two lower assembly cable connectors.

Step 7

Repair step

⌕

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

View item

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Lay the Taptic Engine cover in place and align it by its screw holes.
Make sure the bottom edge of the cover latches properly to the frame.

Step 8

Repair step

⌕

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

View item

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Use a Phillips screwdriver to install 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 9

Repair step

⌕

TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

View item

Use your finger or a spudger to press the assembly cable connector onto the logic board.