Step-by-step

1. 1

   Turn Off iPhone

   1 min

   Press and hold the side button along with either volume button, then slide the screen toggle to completely power down the iPhone 16 Plus.

2. 2

   Remove Bottom Screws

   2 min

   Use a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on either side of the USB-C port.

3. 3

   Apply Heat to Edges

   3 min

   Warm an iOpener or use a heat gun along the bottom edge and sides of the front glass for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach Suction Handle

   2 min

   Place a suction cup onto the lower third of the screen, just above the USB-C port, and pull up firmly to create a small gap between the glass and frame.

5. 5

   Slice Screen Seal

   4 min

   Insert a thin opening pick into the gap and slowly slide it along the bottom and left edge to slice through the adhesive seal.

6. 6

   Open Display Panel

   2 min

   Carefully swing the display open from the left side like a book, taking care not to strain the flex cables along the right edge.

7. 7

   Remove Battery Shield Screws

   3 min

   Unscrew the three Tri-point Y000 screws securing the lower metal cover bracket over the battery and display connectors.

8. 8

   Detach Battery Connector

   1 min

   Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lever the battery press connector straight up off the logic board to kill power.

9. 9

   Disconnect Screen Flex Cables

   2 min

   Disconnect the display ribbon cable and sensor assembly cable from the logic board using a plastic spudger.

10. 10

    Remove Lower Speaker Screws

    3 min

    Remove the four Phillips screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the lower enclosure.

11. 11

    Pry Out Loudspeaker

    2 min

    Gently insert a spudger under the loudspeaker housing and lift it straight up and out of the phone body.

12. 12

    Remove Microphone Bracket Screws

    3 min

    Unscrew the two Phillips screws holding the primary microphone and USB-C assembly retaining bracket in place.

13. 13

    Detach Lower Microphone Assembly

    3 min

    Use precision tweezers to lift the primary microphone out of its recessed rubber gasket at the bottom of the case.

14. 14

    Install New Microphone Flex Cable

    4 min

    Position the replacement microphone module firmly into its rubber alignment boot and secure the metal retaining bracket with screws.

15. 15

    Apply Display Adhesive

    5 min

    Clean remaining old glue off the aluminum perimeter with isopropyl alcohol, then align and lay down a fresh pre-cut adhesive seal.

16. 16

    Connect Display and Battery

    3 min

    Reconnect the display cables and press the battery connector back into place on the logic board until they click.

17. 17

    Secure Shield Brackets and Close

    4 min

    Reinstall the metal bracket screws, swing the display shut, press firmly along the edges to seal, and reinstall the two bottom Pentalobe screws.