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Apple iPhone SE 2022 Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Apple iPhone SE 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone SE 2022 lower flex cable assembly (with primary microphone)
- Display perimeter adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery press connector before removing or touching any internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded surface to protect delicate internal electronics.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery while prying near the lower edge.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the iPhone
1 minEnsure your iPhone SE 2022 is completely turned off before starting any disassembly.
- 2
Remove Pentalobe Screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Apply Heat to Lower Edge
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the bottom edge of the phone for 1-2 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower portion of the screen, just above the Home button.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap and insert a plastic prying tool to slice through the adhesive along the bottom and sides.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
2 minSwing the screen open from the left side like a book cover, taking care not to strain the fragile display cables on the right.
- 7
Unscrew Lower Shield Bracket
3 minRemove the four Tri-point Y000 screws securing the logic board shield cover near the battery and display connectors.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minPry up the display and touch digitizer flex cable connectors from the logic board using a spudger.
- 10
Separate Display Assembly
1 minLift the display away from the rear enclosure completely and place it on a clean, static-free surface.
- 11
Remove Loudspeaker Screws
3 minUnscrew the five Phillips screws holding down the lower speaker enclosure and microphone bracket.
- 12
Extract Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minLift the lower loudspeaker module up and out of the phone casing using plastic prying tools.
- 13
Unplug Taptic Engine Flex Cable
1 minDisconnect the Taptic Engine ribbon cable connector from the microphone flex cable assembly.
- 14
Remove Taptic Engine
2 minRemove the three Phillips screws securing the Taptic Engine and lift it out of the chassis.
- 15
Disconnect Microphone Flex Assembly
1 minUnplug the main lower flex cable connector from the logic board near the bottom left corner.
- 16
Peel Up Lower Microphone Assembly
4 minGently pry the primary lower microphone capsule and attached flex cable array off the bottom enclosure with tweezers.
- 17
Position New Microphone Assembly
4 minAlign the replacement lower microphone and flex cable into the chassis, pressing down on the adhesive backing to secure it.
- 18
Reinstall Internal Components
8 minReattach the Taptic Engine, loudspeaker module, display connectors, and battery in reverse order.
After your Apple iPhone SE 2022 microphone repair
Power the iPhone SE 2022 back on and test the microphone 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 SE 2022 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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