iPhone 16 Pro Max Logic Board Removal

ID: 181162

Description: Steps to remove the logic board for the iPhone...

Steps:

1. Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna press connectors.

2. Remove the six screws securing the earpiece speaker:
3. One 2.4 mm‑long Phillips screw
4. Three 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screws
5. One 1.6 mm‑long Phillips screw
6. One 3.3 mm‑long standoff screw
7. Standoff screws are best removed using a dedicated standoff driver or driver bit. In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

8. Use tweezers to lift and remove the earpiece speaker.
9. You may feel some resistance near the top edge, where the speaker gasket seals against the frame. Pull the speaker out gently to release the seal.

10. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the seven silver press connectors from the top of the logic board.

11. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the three black press connectors from the logic board.

12. Use a standoff driver to remove the four screws securing the logic board:
13. Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
14. One 3.4 mm‑long screw
15. One 4.2 mm‑long screw

16. This image shows the display connector underneath the logic board. The next two steps show how to disconnect this connector from the bottom of the logic board.

17. If your iPhone has a physical SIM tray, eject it before you proceed.
18. Make sure all the connectors are disconnected from the top of the logic board.
19. Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the battery and the left edge of the logic board. Hold the pick in place with your fingers.
20. Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the right edge of the logic board.
21. Gently pry with the spudger to lift the logic board and disconnect the display connector.
22. Don't remove the logic board yet. There's still a cable connected to the bottom side.

23. Flip the logic board over, being careful not to strain the connected cable.
24. Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front sensor connector from the bottom side of the logic board.

25. Remove the logic board.