iPhone 16 Pro Microphone Installation

ID: 181202

Description: Reassembly steps to install the microphone in...

Steps:

1. Use tweezers to remove the old microphone adhesive from the bottom of the frame.

2. Use isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or lint-free cloth to clean any residual microphone adhesive from the frame.

3. If your replacement microphone comes with adhesive pre-installed, skip this step.
4. The adhesive can't be removed and reused once it sticks to the microphone. Ensure it's perfectly aligned before adhering.
5. Remove the solid white adhesive liner from the new microphone adhesive.
6. Align the holes in the adhesive with the three holes in the microphone, and stick it into place.

7. Remove the plastic backing from the microphone adhesive.

8. Set the microphone in the frame, aligned with its screw holes.
9. Partially install the three screws securing the microphone:
10. One 3.6 mm‑long standoff screw
11. One 2.9 mm‑long standoff screw
12. One 1.3 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
13. Press the microphone against the bottom of the frame, and hold it for 15 seconds to seal the adhesive.
14. Fully tighten the microphone screws.