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Removal steps for the Taptic Engine in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:
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One 2.9 mm‑long screw
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One 1.3 mm‑long screw
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One 2.4 mm‑long screw
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Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the top edge of the Taptic Engine cover.
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Once the bottom edge unlatches from the frame, remove the Taptic Engine cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower assembly cable from the logic board.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two connectors near the bottom right edge of the frame.
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Remove the two screws securing the lower assembly cable:
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One 1.0 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw
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One 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screw
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Use a hair dryer to heat up the lower assembly cable section on top of the Taptic Engine until it's hot to the touch.
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Slide an opening pick under the lower assembly cable to separate it from the Taptic Engine.
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Carefully bend the cable out of the way so you can access the Taptic Engine.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.1 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.
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Use the point of a spudger to pivot the corner bracket up.
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Slide the tip of an opening pick along the top edge of the Taptic Engine to separate the plastic buffer strip adhered to it.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine.
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Remove the Taptic Engine.
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