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iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Installation

Reassembly steps to install the microphone in...

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Moderate No estimate Guide 181202

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Reassembly steps to install the microphone in the iPhone 16 Pro.

Step 1

Remove the old adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use tweezers to remove the old microphone adhesive from the bottom of the frame.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or lint-free cloth to clean any residual microphone adhesive from the frame.

Step 3

Apply new adhesive

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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If your replacement microphone comes with adhesive pre-installed, skip this step.
The adhesive can't be removed and reused once it sticks to the microphone. Ensure it's perfectly aligned before adhering.
Remove the solid white adhesive liner from the new microphone adhesive.
Align the holes in the adhesive with the three holes in the microphone, and stick it into place.

Step 4

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the plastic backing from the microphone adhesive.

Step 5

Install the microphone

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or Greater) Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Set the microphone in the frame, aligned with its screw holes.
Partially install the three screws securing the microphone:
One 3.6 mm‑long standoff screw
One 2.9 mm‑long standoff screw
One 1.3 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
Press the microphone against the bottom of the frame, and hold it for 15 seconds to seal the adhesive.
Fully tighten the microphone screws.