iPhone 16 Microphone Installation

ID: 180974

Description:

Steps:

1. Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive from the bottom of the frame.

2. Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber or lint-free cloth to clean the adhesive residue off the microphone opening in the frame.

3. If your microphone comes with adhesive installed, skip this step.
4. While holding the microphone adhesive with one hand, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the white liner from the adhesive.

5. Hold the microphone so the metal side is facing up.
6. Apply the adhesive to the microphone with the pull tab pointing up.

7. Remove the blue liner from the microphone adhesive.

8. Insert the microphone at a downward angle so the adhesive adheres firmly to the frame around the opening.
9. Press the microphone firmly into place.

10. Install the four screws securing the microphone:
11. Two 3.3 mm‑long standoff screws
12. One 1.1 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw
13. One 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screw

14. Use the flat end of a spudger to connect the microphone press connector.

15. Place the loudspeaker into the frame.

16. Install the five screws securing the loudspeaker:
17. Two 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screws
18. One 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screw
19. One 2.9 mm‑long Phillips screw
20. One 1.2 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw