iPhone 17 Pro Max USB-C Installation

Step 1

Install the USB-C port assembly

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

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• Carefully inspect your replacement USB-C port assembly and remove any adhesive liners.
• Align the assembly with the bottom edge of the frame and place it loosely in place.

Step 2

Repair step

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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 install the two 2.8 mm‑long USB-C port screws to the bottom edge of the frame.
• Make sure to install these screws in the holes marked in green, not red.

Step 3

Repair step

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

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• Install the nine USB-C port assembly screws:
• Six 1.5 mm‑long JIS 00 screws
• One 1.3 mm‑long JIS 00 screw
• Two 1.2 mm‑long Y000 screws

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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• Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to install the 1.2 mm‑long USB-C port assembly screw to the bottom left corner of the frame.

Step 5

Repair step

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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 install the 1.2 mm‑long USB-C port assembly screw to the right edge of the frame.

Step 6

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 JIS 00 Screwdriver Bit Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a spudger or your finger to press the buffer strip back onto the frame. It should cover the screw you just installed.

Step 7

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers 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 tweezers to remove the adhesive from where the microphone attaches to the frame.
• If the adhesive gasket isn't deformed and your replacement USB-C port assembly didn't come with adhesive, you can reuse the existing gasket. Be aware that you'll lose water and dust resistance.
• You can use some double-sided tape as a replacement adhesive. Use a pin to poke a hole through the tape. Enlarge it enough for the mic hole, then apply the tape to the microphone.
• Use your finger to align and press the microphone module onto the frame.

Step 8

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iOpener Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a hair dryer or an iOpener to heat the entire USB-C port assembly until it's warm to the touch. This helps the adhesive to bond better.

Step 9

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 Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use your finger to press and connect the two press connectors to the logic board.

Step 10

Install the left logic board buffer

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• Place the left logic board buffer in its recess.

Step 11

Repair step

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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 install the two 1.8 mm‑long left logic buffer screws.

Step 12

Install the battery buffer

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Inspect the existing battery buffer adhesives on the frame. If they're still tacky and not deformed, you can reuse them.
• To replace the adhesives:
• Use a spudger and tweezers to remove the adhesives. Be careful not to scrape the delicate graphite sheet.
• Replace the adhesives with some double-sided tape.

Step 13

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 the first image to help align the battery buffer in the frame. It rests against (but doesn't cover) the thin white frame markings.
• Use your fingers to lay the battery buffer in place.
• Press down on the buffer for a few seconds to secure it.

Step 14

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP iOpener Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Use a hair dryer or an iOpener to heat the battery buffer until it's warm to the touch. This helps improve the adhesive bond.