iPhone 16 Pro Max Bottom Microphone Removal

Removal steps for the bottom microphone in the...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181189

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Removal steps for the bottom microphone in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Step 1

Remove the bottom microphone

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones 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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Remove the three screws securing the bottom microphone:
One 3.4 mm‑long standoff screw
One 3 mm‑long standoff screw
One 1.4 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the bottom microphone.
Don't pry against the battery, or you may damage it.
You'll feel some resistance as the microphone releases from its adhesive gasket.
Remove the bottom microphone.

Step 3

Remove the adhesive gasket

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive gasket from the bottom of the frame.