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iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal

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  1. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Prepare your phone for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Prepare your phone for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

    • Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off your phone.

  2. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Tape over any cracks: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Tape over any cracks: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.

    • Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

  3. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Mark your opening picks: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Mark your opening picks: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Mark your opening picks: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

  4. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.

  5. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Remove the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal, Remove the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four screws securing the loudspeaker:

    • Two 1.6 mm‑long Phillips screws

    • One 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screw

    • One 1.3 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw

  6. iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 iPhone 16 Pro Loudspeaker Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the loudspeaker's bottom-right screw hole.

    • Pry up and remove the loudspeaker.

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To reassemble your iPhone, follow this guide to reapply adhesive and install your back glass.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 16 Pro Answers community for help.

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