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iPhone 15 Plus Microphone Replacement

This document details the procedure for microphone replacement within an iPhone 15 Plus.

A faulty microphone could be the cause of voice recording problems or inconsistent audio capture on your iPhone, necessitating replacement.Employing a suitable screwdriver, carefully detach the microphone assembly, noting its orientation for reassembly, and ensure proper grounding to prevent static discharge during handling.This guide focuses on the main microphone, which is a separate component and can be exchanged entirely. The charging port incorporates a second microphone, while a third is built into the power button assembly.

  • To finish the repair, obtain fresh adhesive specifically designed for the back glass.

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

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  • To optimize battery health, ensure the charge level drops to less than 25% before recharging.A lithium-ion battery must be fully charged.Failure to address this issue may create a dangerous situation.
  • Disconnect all wires and cords connected to the device.
  • Simultaneously press and maintain the power button and either volume button, then slide your finger across the device to initiate the power-off sequence.

Step 2 | Tape over any cracks

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  • To prevent injury and simplify the repair process when the display or rear glass exhibits severe cracking, apply strips of packing tape, ensuring they overlap, across the damaged surfaces.
  • Ensure a flat surface, approximately the size needed to accommodate a suction cup, exists close to the lower perimeter.

Step 3 | Mark your opening picks

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  • To avoid potential damage to your device, ensure the opening pick does not extend beyond a safe depth; use this step to identify the maximum allowable insertion point on the pick.
  • Determine the dimension using a suitable measuring tool.Three millimeters.Using a permanent marker, clearly indicate the opening point on the pick.
  • Alternative corner markings, using the same measurement tools, can be applied to the remaining corners of the pick.
  • Securely affix a coin to the tip of a pick using adhesive tape.Three millimeters.Beginning at the very end, proceed from that point.

Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws

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Employ a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to detach the two.Screws measuring 7.7 millimeters in length.Flanking the charging port are components located on both the left and right sides.

Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge

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  • Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid over-tightening when reinstallation to prevent damage to the threads.Utilize a hair dryer to apply heat, ensuring the nozzle remains at least 6 inches from the component and maintaining a temperature not exceeding 150°F (65°C) to prevent damage.orApply warmth using a device that generates heated air.Apply heat to the lower perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface is warm enough to be comfortably touched.
  • To prevent heat-related battery damage, ensure the device's temperature remains below the specified limit.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

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  • Use a brush to spread a thin, even layer of the specified adhesive, ensuring complete coverage within the 1mm to 3mm thickness range, and following all safety precautions outlined in the material safety data sheet.The component used for drawing in fluids or debris is the suction handle.Align the component's lower border with the rear glass's lower edge.
  • Apply firm, consistent upward pressure to the handle to separate the rear glass from the frame.
  • Carefully slide the pointed end of a prying tool into the separation.

Step 7 | Back glass information

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  • Exercise caution when separating the adhesive bonds holding the rear glass in place during the subsequent procedures, paying particular attention to these zones.
  • To prevent damage to the fragile cable linking the rear glass assembly and the device, exercise caution and do not use your opening tool in the area immediately adjacent to the volume up button.
  • To prevent damage, exercise caution during disassembly and avoid inserting any tool beyond the depth specified in each procedure, as delicate spring contacts are positioned along the phone's edge.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

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  • Ensure the opening pick does not penetrate beyondFive millimeters.Position the component along the lower perimeter.
  • Use a prying tool to gently work between the lower edge and the chassis, releasing the adhesive bond.
  • To stop the adhesive from bonding prematurely, maintain a pick in the lower right section.

Step 9 | Heat the right edge

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Apply warmth to encourage component release.Apply heat to the right side of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.

Step 10 | Separate the bottom right corner adhesive

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  • Avoid placement.Select a tool with a greater reach to access the area.Seven millimeters.Position yourself on the right-hand side.
  • Turn.Carefully insert a tool into the lower right corner and advance it vertically along the right side until resistance is encountered from the retaining clip that secures the rear glass.
  • Avoid cutting.To prevent harm to the wireless charging cable, exercise caution in the vicinity of the volume buttons.
  • Maintain the presence of this tool within the assembly.Ensure the adhesive remains detached by avoiding reformation of a bond.

Step 11 | Heat the left edge

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Apply warmth to elevate the temperature.Apply heat to the left side of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.

Step 12 | Separate the left edge adhesive

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  • Avoid placement.Employ a tool capable of penetrating to a depth exceeding your selection.Five millimeters.Position yourself along the device's left side.
  • Employ another opening pick.Locate the lower border.
  • Turn the second tool.Locate the lower left-hand area.
  • Move the pickup towards the upper left corner.Carefully loosen the bond using a plastic pry tool.
  • Maintain the tool's position within the assembly.Avoid allowing the adhesive to reform a bond.

Step 13 | Heat the top edge

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Apply heat evenly across the upper perimeter of the rear glass panel until its surface reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch with your hand.

Step 14 | Separate the top edge adhesive

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  • Avoid pushing the tool past the specified depth.Three millimeters.Position the component along the uppermost boundary.
  • Using the second opening pick, maneuver it along the upper edge, starting at the left corner and moving towards the right, to release the adhesive bond.
  • Expect to perceive audible clicks and a slight movement as the uppermost pair of clips disengage.
  • Maintain the positioning of this tool to avoid the adhesive re-bonding.

Step 15 | Heat the top right corner

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Apply heat to the upper right quadrant of the rear glass panel until its surface temperature is high enough to be felt as hot when touched.

Step 16 | Separate the top right corner adhesive

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  • Avoid pushing the tool past the specified depth.Four millimeters.Position yourself on the right-hand side.
  • Using the second opening pick, maneuver it to the upper right corner, then advance it toward the volume up button to release the adhesive bond.

Step 17 | Swing open the back glass

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  • Carefully pivot the rear glass cover away from the device's left side.
  • Carefully inspect the entire edge of the rear glass for any remaining adhesive or obstructions like clipped fasteners, as resistance indicates incomplete separation.
  • To prevent stress on the cable, support the rear glass on an elevated platform during the repair.

Step 18 | Unfasten the lower connector cover

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  • Carefully organize all screws during disassembly, noting their original locations to ensure correct reassembly.
  • Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to tighten the retaining screw to a torque of 6-8 inch-pounds; ensure the component is properly seated to prevent damage.Utilize a Y000-sized tri-point screwdriver.Detach the pair of fasteners.Screws measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.Affix the lower connector cover, ensuring it is properly aligned and fastened.

Step 19 | Remove the lower connector cover

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  • Carefully employ tweezers to move the cover upwards, releasing its connection from the logic board.
  • Detach the protective housing.

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  • Using one hand to stabilize the rear glass in a vertical position, pivot its lower edge to the left, exposing the battery press connector located directly beneath the volume buttons.
  • Carefully insert the tip of a prying tool beneath the battery press connector and gently lift to release it from the logic board.
  • The connector's head features embossed plus and minus markings.
  • Carefully position the press connector above its receptacle and apply even downward pressure on one lateral surface until you hear a distinct click, followed by similar pressure on the opposite side. Verify proper seating by ensuring the connector lies flush; the surrounding rubber insulation may impede complete engagement.

Step 21 | Unfasten the Taptic Engine connector cover

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  • Employ the provided 3/8-inch socket wrench to securely tighten the fastener.Use a Phillips head screwdriver with a 000 size tip.Using appropriate tools, detach the Taptic Engine and its connector cover by releasing the four screws that hold them in place.
    • Begin the process by executing the singular action.A screw with a length of 1.4 millimeters.
    • Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."Utilize a screw with a 1.9 mm length and a larger head diameter.
    • Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."Use a 1.9 mm screw, characterized by its reduced head size.
    • Begin the process by executing the action designated as "One."A screw measuring 2.1 millimeters in length.

Step 22 | Remove the cover

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  • Carefully detach the Taptic Engine connector cover utilizing tweezers.
  • Ensure the gold spring contact on the cover faces the frame's edge during reassembly.

Step 23 | Disconnect the Taptic Engine

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  • Carefully position the tip of your screwdriver.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Use a prying tool to release and detach the Taptic Engine press connector.

Step 24 | Unfasten the Taptic Engine

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  • Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to tighten the fastener to a torque of 15 Nm, ensuring you observe all safety precautions and handle the component with care.Use the provided standoff driver.Detach the component by disengaging its securing fasteners, which include four M4 screws tightened to a torque of 0.8 Nm, and then carefully sliding it outward from its housing, observing a clearance of no less than 2 mm to avoid damage to the adjacent flexible cable.Use a 3.3-millimeter screw.Affix the Taptic Engine to its upper left corner.
    • A thin flathead screwdriver can be substituted for a standoff driver, but exercise caution to avoid damaging the screw head recesses.

Step 25 | Remove the Taptic Engine

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Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully detach using your fingers.The device incorporates a Taptic Engine..

Step 26 | Unfasten the loudspeaker

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  • Employ a tri-point driver, size Y000, to detach the 1.3 mm screw that holds the grounding contact and loudspeaker in place.
  • Employ a Phillips head screwdriver, size #000, to detach the four screws that hold the loudspeaker in place.
    • Use two screws, each measuring 1.6 millimeters.
    • Use two screws, each measuring 2.0 mm.

Step 27 | Remove the loudspeaker

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Using a suitable grip, secure theEmploying appropriate safety precautions, carefully position the speaker unit, ensuring its diameter of 8 inches aligns precisely with the designated aperture, and secure it with the four provided screws, each tightened to a torque of 2.5 Newton-meters, using a Phillips head screwdriver.Detach the component.

Step 28 | Disconnect the microphone

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Carefully position the tip of your screwdriver.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger.Using a prying motion, release and detach the microphone by disengaging its connector.

Step 29 | Unfasten the microphone

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  1. Employ the specified tool to proceed.Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Detach the component.Use a 1.3-millimeter screw.Connect the microphone and ensure a reliable electrical connection to ground.
  2. Employ the provided tool to perform the action.Use a Phillips head screwdriver, size 000.Use a screwdriver to detach the two screws that hold the microphone's right side in place.
    • Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."Employ a 1.9-millimeter screw.
    • Begin the process with the number one.Utilize a screw with a diameter of 1.3 millimeters.
  3. Employ the specified tool to proceed.Use the provided standoff driver to secure the component.Detach the component.Use a 3.2 mm standoff screw.Affix the microphone's upper-left section.

Step 30 | Remove the microphone

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Using a spudger, gently lift the microphone's top right screw mount by sliding the tool's flat end underneath and applying upward pressure until it’s accessible for manual removal.
Carefully detach the microphone from its adhesive mounting on the frame, then take it out.
To reassemble, the microphone can be reattached using a substitute adhesive like thin, double-sided tape; however, ensure the adhesive placement does not obstruct the sound openings.

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