iPhone 16 Pro Max Bottom Microphone Removal

ID: 181189

Description: Removal steps for the bottom microphone in the...

Steps:

  1. Remove the three screws securing the bottom microphone:
  2. One 3.4 mm‑long standoff screw
  3. One 3 mm‑long standoff screw
  4. One 1.4 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
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  5. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the bottom microphone.
  6. Don't pry against the battery, or you may damage it.
  7. You'll feel some resistance as the microphone releases from its adhesive gasket.
  8. Remove the bottom microphone.
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  9. Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive gasket from the bottom of the frame.
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