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iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 206251
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Step 1

Disconnect the lower microphone

iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal — Disconnect the lower microphone ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower microphone connector.
Step 2

Repair step

iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal — repair step ⌕
JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Remove the two screws securing the lower microphone:
  • One 3.2 mm-long standoff screw
  • One 3.1 mm-long JIS 00 screw attached to the bottom edge of the iPhone frame
Step 3

Soften the adhesive gasket

iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal — Soften the adhesive gasket ⌕
iOpener
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iOpener Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Spudger
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  • The lower microphone is still attached to the frame by an adhesive gasket.
  • Use a hair dryer or an iOpener to heat the bottom-right corner of the iPhone until it's warm to the touch.
Step 4

Remove the lower microphone

iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal — Remove the lower microphone ⌕
iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Insert the point of an opening pick between the lower microphone and the frame.
  • Slide the pick along the edge to create a gap between the microphone and the frame.
Step 5

Repair step

iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Removal — repair step ⌕
Spudger
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6)
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Insert the flat edge of a spudger into the gap between the lower microphone and the frame.
  • Twist the spudger slowly to pry the microphone off the frame.
  • Remove the lower microphone.