iPhone 16 Pro Max Bottom Microphone Installation

Installation steps for the bottom microphone in...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Moderate 1 - 2 hours Guide 181190

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Guide overview

Before you begin

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

Step 1

Install the bottom microphone

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Peel the white liner from the microphone adhesive gasket
Align the gasket to the frame's microphone cutout and use a spudger to press it in place.
Remove the remaining liner from the adhesive.

Step 2

Repair step

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Insert the microphone at a downward angle into its recess before pressing it flat to the frame.

Step 3

Repair step

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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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Install 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