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iPhone 17 Pro Max Lower Microphone Installation

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 206255

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Step 1

Remove the microphone adhesive gasket

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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 the adhesive gasket isn't deformed and your lower microphone didn't come with a replacement gasket, you can keep and reuse the gasket. Be aware that you'll lose water and dust resistance.
Use tweezers to remove the microphone adhesive gasket from the frame.

Step 2

Install the lower microphone

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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 lower microphone comes with an adhesive gasket pre-installed, make sure to remove any liners to expose the adhesive.
Use tweezers to align the microphone with the frame.
Slide the microphone into its recess and press it in place. There should be almost no gap between the microphone and the frame.

Step 3

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger 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 a hair dryer or an iOpener to heat the lower microphone until it's warm to the touch. This helps strengthen the adhesive bond.

Step 4

Repair step

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

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iPhone Standoff Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Install the two lower microphone screws:
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 5

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use your finger to press and connect the lower microphone press connector.