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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Wireless Charging Repair
Wireless Charging Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- iPhone 16 Pro wireless charging coil with MagSafe
- Back glass adhesive seal
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Discharge the iPhone battery below 25% before starting to prevent thermal runaway if accidentally punctured.
- Wear eye protection when heating glass panels to protect against accidental shattering.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic damage to delicate board components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume up button, then slide to power off. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove Bottom Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe driver to remove the two 1.5 mm screws located on either side of the USB-C charging port.
- 3
Heat the Back Glass Edges
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the perimeter of the back glass for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup to Back Glass
2 minPress a suction handle onto the lower center of the rear glass panel and pull gently to create a small seam.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap along the bottom edge of the back glass.
- 6
Slice Back Glass Adhesive
4 minCarefully slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the back glass to separate the adhesive seal.
- 7
Open the Back Glass Assembly
2 minSwing the back glass open toward the right side like a book. Keep it supported so the internal flex cables are not strained.
- 8
Remove Connector Shield Screws
3 minUse a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal bracket over the back glass cable connector.
- 9
Disconnect the Wireless Charging Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to gently pry the wireless charging flex cable connector straight up off the board.
- 10
Heat the Internal Wireless Charging Coil
3 minApply mild heat to the exterior rear glass directly behind the MagSafe coil to loosen the interior adhesive backing.
- 11
Peel Off Defective Wireless Charging Coil
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the edges of the wireless charging assembly and carefully lift it off the inner glass surface.
- 12
Clean Adhesive Residue
3 minWipe down the interior glass surface using isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth to remove lingering glue.
- 13
Install New Wireless Charging Coil
3 minPeel the protective backing off the replacement wireless charging coil and press it firmly into position inside the back glass.
- 14
Reconnect Cable and Shield Bracket
3 minPress the flex cable connector back onto the logic board and secure the metal shield with its Tri-point screws.
- 15
Apply Replacement Back Glass Seal
4 minClean the perimeter frame, apply a new custom adhesive strip around the chassis, and align the back glass over the frame.
- 16
Secure Bottom Screws
2 minPress the back glass firmly around all edges to seat the adhesive, then reinstall the two Pentalobe screws at the bottom.
After your Apple iPhone 16 Pro wireless charging repair
Power the iPhone 16 Pro 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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