iPhone 16 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Installation

Installation steps for the earpiece speaker in...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181176

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Installation steps for the earpiece speaker in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Step 1

Install the earpiece speaker

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Align the top edge of the earpiece speaker with the top edge of the frame
Lay the earpiece speaker into its recess.
You may need to push the speaker upwards towards the top edge of the frame in order to get it to seat properly.

Step 2

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 Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Install 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

Step 3

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 your finger or a spudger to press the earpiece speaker 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.