iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G mmWave Antenna Installation

Installation steps for the mmWave antenna in...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181174

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Installation steps for the mmWave antenna in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Step 1

Install the mmWave antenna

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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 tweezers or a spudger to remove any adhesive residue from the top of the earpiece speaker and back of the antenna.
If your replacement part doesn't include new adhesive, use a small strip of double-sided tape to secure the antenna to the earpiece speaker.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Align the mmWave antenna over the earpiece speaker. Make sure the antenna's connector reaches its logic board socket.
Press the antenna onto the earpiece speaker to secure it.

Step 3

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use your finger or a spudger to press the antenna connector onto the logic board.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.