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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Spudger
Parts / materials
- iPhone 16 Pro Max wireless charging coil
- Back glass perimeter adhesive seal
- 91%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to reduce thermal risks.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass splinters.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to sensitive board components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minTurn off your iPhone 16 Pro Max completely to prevent electrical shorts during repair.
- 2
Heat Back Glass
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the rear glass edges for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the back glass and pull upward to create a slight gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom seam of the back panel.
- 5
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minCarefully slide the pick around the perimeter of the back glass to cut through the remaining adhesive.
- 6
Open Rear Cover
2 minGently fold open the back glass panel to the right, taking care not to strain the internal flex cable.
- 7
Unscrew Lower Connector Bracket
3 minRemove the Tri-point Y000 screws securing the logic board connector bracket.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
2 minUse a pointed spudger to pry the battery flex cable straight up off the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Wireless Charge Flex
2 minPry up the wireless charging assembly flex cable from its socket on the logic board.
- 10
Remove Coil Fasteners
3 minUnscrew the small retaining screws holding the MagSafe and wireless charging coil array to the chassis.
- 11
Peel Old Wireless Coil
4 minSlide a thin plastic card or pick beneath the wireless charging coil to release its adhesive layer.
- 12
Position New Wireless Coil
3 minAlign the replacement wireless charging coil assembly over the alignment posts and press down lightly.
- 13
Secure Retaining Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the screws to firmly anchor the new wireless charging module.
- 14
Reconnect Wireless Charge Cable
2 minPress the coil flex connector directly onto its logic board socket until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reconnect Battery and Bracket
3 minSnap the battery connector into place and reattach the metal bracket with its Y000 screws.
- 16
Apply New Perimeter Seal
4 minClean remaining adhesive with isopropyl alcohol, lay down a new adhesive seal, and press the back glass shut.
After your Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 Pro Max job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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