iPhone 17 Pro Max Loudspeaker Removal

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 206224

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Step 1

Separate the buffer strip

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

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Slide the tip of an opening pick along the top edge of the Taptic Engine to separate the plastic buffer strip adhered to it.

Step 2

Remove the loudspeaker

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the loudspeaker:
Two 2.7 mm‑long screws
Two 2.0 mm‑long screws
One 1.5 mm‑long screw
One 1.5 mm‑long screw attached to the bottom edge

Step 3

Repair step

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

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An adhesive gasket holds the loudspeaker to the frame.
Tilt the top edge of the loudspeaker out of its recess.
Slowly pull the loudspeaker away from the frame to release the adhesive.
Remove the loudspeaker.