iPhone 17 Pro 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 lay it loosely in place.
• Make sure the assembly tucks below the black plastic speaker channel.

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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• The metal mounting tab near the top of the USB-C port assembly has a bend that has to sit underneath the logic board.
• Tuck the metal mounting tab's bend underneath the logic board. When it's properly positioned, the mounting tab's screw hole should line up correctly.

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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• Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to install the two 3.3 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 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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• Install the USB-C port assembly screws:
• Three 1.5 mm‑long JIS 00 screws
• Two 1.7 mm‑long JIS 00 screws
• One 1.3 mm‑long JIS 00 screw
• One 1.2 mm‑long Y000 screw
• If your iPhone doesn't have mmWave functionality, you may not have this screw.

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 bottom left corner of the frame.

Step 6

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 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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• If the microphone 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.
• Use tweezers to remove the adhesive from where the microphone attaches to the frame.
• 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 USB-C port assembly press connectors (one's underneath the other) to the logic board.