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Apple iPhone 16 Plus Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-Point Y000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement wireless charging coil assembly
- Back glass waterproof adhesive seal
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery connector before removing or installing internal hardware to prevent short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass fragments during rear glass separation.
- Do not puncture or apply direct force to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and either volume button, then slide the power icon to turn off the device completely.
- 2
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on the bottom edge near the USB-C port.
- 3
Heat the Back Glass Perimeter
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer along the back glass edges for two minutes to soften the waterproof adhesive seal.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup Tool
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass panel, just above the bottom edge.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a tiny gap and insert a thin plastic opening pick into the bottom seam.
- 6
Slice Back Glass Adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick along the bottom, left, and right edges to slice through the adhesive holding the rear glass.
- 7
Open the Rear Panel
2 minGently swing the back glass open toward the right side like a book, avoiding tension on the attached ribbon cable.
- 8
Unscrew Connector Shield Bracket
2 minUse a Tri-Point screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal cover plate over the flex cable connectors.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery and Wireless Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery and wireless charging connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 10
Remove Wireless Charging Module Screws
3 minUnscrew the retaining screws holding the MagSafe and wireless charging coil array to the inner panel assembly.
- 11
Warm the Wireless Charging Assembly
2 minWarm the rear side of the charging coil area for 30 seconds to loosen the adhesive backing underneath the module.
- 12
Pry Up the Charging Coil
3 minSlide a plastic spudger under the edge of the wireless charging coil and carefully peel it away from the chassis.
- 13
Position the New Wireless Coil
3 minRemove protective backing from the replacement charging coil and press it firmly into position on the panel alignment marks.
- 14
Secure the Coil and Shield
3 minReconnect the wireless charging flex cable, replace the metal shield plate, and tighten its retaining screws.
- 15
Apply Perimeter Adhesive Seal
4 minClean remaining glue with isopropyl alcohol and press a new pre-cut waterproof adhesive gasket around the inner housing frame.
- 16
Close Rear Glass and Reinstall Screws
3 minAlign the back glass over the frame, press firmly along all edges to seat the seal, and reinstall the two bottom Pentalobe screws.
After your Apple iPhone 16 Plus wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 16 Plus back on and test the wireless charging repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Apple iPhone 16 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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