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iPhone 17 Pro Max LiDAR Removal

Attributed iFixit repair guide for iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Moderate No estimate Guide 206493

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Step 1

Remove the left logic board buffer

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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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Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two 1.8 mm‑long screws securing the left logic board buffer.

Step 2

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Tweezers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use tweezers to remove the left logic board buffer.

Step 3

Remove the LiDAR cover

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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 Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the two screws securing the LiDAR cover:
One 1.7 mm‑long JIS 00 screw
One 4.8 mm‑long standoff screw

Step 4

Repair step

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the LiDAR cover.

Step 5

Remove the LiDAR module

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Spudger Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use the point of a spudger to pry up a corner of the LiDAR module.
Use your fingers to remove the LiDAR module.