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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver
- Y000 Tri-Point Screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Suction handle
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Soft ESD brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Display replacement adhesive
- Cotton swabs
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to components.
- Wear protective eyewear to avoid liquid splashes during cleaning.
- Disconnect the battery before cleaning or servicing internal hardware.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
2 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole on the left side of the frame to remove the SIM tray and card.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
3 minUse a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two screws located at the bottom edge near the USB-C port.
- 3
Heat Front Glass
3 minApply a heated pad or heat gun around the perimeter of the screen for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass and pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide along the edges to cut through the waterproof adhesive seal.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
2 minGently swing open the display from the right side like a book cover, taking care not to strain delicate flex cables.
- 7
Unscrew Battery Connector Shield
3 minRemove the Y000 tri-point screws securing the metal plate over the battery connector.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Connector
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the board using a plastic spudger to cut power immediately.
- 9
Remove Display Cable Shield
3 minUnscrew the tri-point screws holding the upper logic board shield and lift it out with tweezers.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cables
3 minDisconnect the display and sensor ribbon cables from the logic board to detach the screen from the body.
- 11
Unscrew Logic Board Fasteners
5 minRemove all standoff and tri-point screws securing the logic board assembly to the rear housing.
- 12
Disconnect Logic Board Flex Cables
5 minPry up all remaining camera, speaker, and charging port ribbon connectors attached to the logic board.
- 13
Remove Logic Board
3 minCarefully lift the logic board out of the enclosure, ensuring no remaining flex cables catch on the board.
- 14
Soak in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the logic board in a container of 99% isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes to displace trapped water.
- 15
Clean Board Corrosion
8 minGently brush away visible corrosion and mineral deposits from board components using a soft ESD-safe brush.
- 16
Dry Board Components
15 minAllow the logic board to dry completely in a warm, well-ventilated area for at least two hours.
- 17
Inspect Components with Magnifier
5 minExamine connectors and tiny components with a magnifying glass to confirm all residue and oxidation are gone.
- 18
Apply New Display Adhesive
6 minClean remaining frame adhesive with alcohol, then align and press down a new perimeter adhesive strip before reassembly.
After your Apple iPhone 16 Pro water damage repair
Power the iPhone 16 Pro back on and test the water damage 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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