FIXONIC
Official iFixit API visual reference
Open the authorised source
iPhone 15 Pro Max Screen Removal
Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Moderate
No estimate
Guide 199434
Licensed iFixit integration
This attributed iFixit guide is displayed through Fixonic's recorded commercial API permission. iFixit remains the independent source and author of the procedure.
Tape over any cracks
Mark your opening picks
Remove the pentalobe screws
Heat the bottom edge
Insert an opening pick
- Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
- Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the screen and the frame.
- Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
Screen information
- There are two delicate cables connecting the screen to the phone: one just above the action button, and the other near the middle of the left edge.
- There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in these locations to avoid bending the contacts.
Separate the bottom edge adhesive
- Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
- Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
Heat the right edge
- Heat the right edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
Position the opening pick
- Slide your pick around the bottom right corner of the screen and toward the power button until you feel a hard stop at a clip securing the screen.
- Rotate your pick so the flat edge is under the screen.
Release the right clip
- Twist the pick to increase the gap between the screen and the frame until the right clip releases.
- Insert a second opening pick to the right of the first pick.
Separate the right edge adhesive
- Slide the first pick back to the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Slide the second pick to the top right corner of the screen to separate the adhesive.
- Leave these picks inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Heat the top edge
- Heat the top edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
Separate the top edge adhesive
Heat the left edge
- Heat the left edge of the screen until it's hot to the touch.
Separate the left edge adhesive
Swing open the screen
Unfasten the logic board cover
- Use a tri-point Y000 driver to remove the six screws securing the logic board cover:
- One 2.1 mm‑long screw
- Five 1.5 mm‑long screws
