iPhone 16 Plus Microphone Replacement
This document details the procedure for microphone replacement within an iPhone 16 Plus.
A faulty microphone can cause problems with voice recording and call clarity on your iPhone; replacement may be necessary to resolve these issues.
- I am sorry, but you have not provided an original text to rewrite. Please provide the sentence or instruction you would like me to rewrite.Employing a compatible microphone is required.This component functions as the initial microphone of a trio and is designed for individual replacement.
- Please provide the original text you want me to rewrite. I need the sentence or instruction to be able to fulfill your request.Employing a compatible microphone, ensure its connection is secure and properly oriented.The component is physically joined to the charging port assembly.
- Using a 3mm Allen wrench, tighten.Employing a compatible microphone, ensure its connection is secure and that the device's input level is appropriately adjusted to prevent signal distortion or damage.The power button assembly incorporates this component.
To finish the repair, ensure you have new adhesive specifically designed for the back glass assembly.
Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly
- To optimize battery health, ensure the charge level drops to a minimum of 75% remaining.A lithium-ion battery must be fully charged.Failure to address this issue may result in potential harm.
- Disconnect all wires and cords attached to the device.
- Simultaneously press and maintain the power button along with either volume button, then move your finger across the device to initiate the power-off sequence.
Step 2 | Tape over any cracks
- 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 border.
Step 3 | Mark your opening picks
- To avoid potential damage to your device, ensure the opening pick does not extend beyond a safe depth; therefore, establish a reference point on the pick itself to monitor its insertion.
- Determine the dimension using an appropriate measuring tool.Three millimeters.Using a permanent marker, clearly indicate the opening point on the pick.
- Alternatively, use markings to indicate various lengths on 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, measure.
Step 4 | Remove the pentalobe screws
Employ a P2 pentalobe driver to detach the two.Screws measuring 7.7 millimeters in length.Flanking the USB-C port are components on both the left and right sides.
Step 5 | Heat the bottom edge
- Use a heat source to introduce the material.Use the iOpener to gently warm the adhesive securing the display assembly to the device's midframe.Apply consistent pressure to the lower border of the rear glass panel for a duration of 120 seconds.
- Applying heat to the lower perimeter of the rear glass with a hairdryer or heat gun, until it reaches a warm surface temperature, is another option.
- To prevent heat-related battery damage, ensure the device's temperature remains below the specified limit.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
- Using a suction handle, secure it to the lower edge of the rear glass, positioning it directly over the USB-C connector.
- 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
- Exercise caution while separating the back glass adhesive in subsequent procedures, paying particular attention to these zones.
- To prevent damage to the fragile cable situated adjacent to the volume up button and linking the rear glass assembly to the device, refrain from using a prying tool in that area.
- To prevent damage, exercise caution and limit the depth of your tool insertion during each step, as the phone's edge features several delicate spring contacts.
Step 8 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Five millimeters.To prevent damage to the spring contacts, ensure the lower edge is carefully positioned.
- Using a pick, gently work along the lower perimeter, moving it back and forth to release the adhesive bond.
- To stop the adhesive from bonding prematurely, maintain a pick in the lower right-hand corner.
Step 9 | Heat the right edge
- Use a heat source to introduce the material.Use the iOpener to gently warm the adhesive securing the display assembly.Apply consistent pressure to the right side of the rear glass panel and maintain contact for a period of 120 seconds.
- Apply heat evenly across the rear glass surface with a hair dryer or heat gun until the exterior reaches a temperature that is comfortable to touch with your hand.
Step 10 | Separate the bottom right corner adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool past the specified depth.Five millimeters.To prevent damage to the spring contacts and ribbon cable, maneuver along the right side.
- Using a pick, work along the lower right corner, then continue upward along the right edge to a point midway up, stopping when you encounter a retaining clip that secures the rear glass.
- To prevent damage to the wireless charging/flash cable, exercise caution and avoid cutting in the vicinity of the volume buttons.
- Maintain the presence of the pick to avoid the adhesive re-bonding.
Step 11 | Heat the left edge
- Use a heat source to introduce the material.Utilize the iOpener device.Apply consistent pressure to the left side of the rear glass panel and maintain contact for a duration of 120 seconds.
- Apply warmth with a hair dryer or heat gun, continuing until the surface reaches a temperature you can comfortably feel with your hand.
Step 12 | Separate the left edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Five millimeters.To prevent spring contact damage, proceed carefully along the left side.
- Position another opening pick near the lower boundary.
- Using the second pick, carefully work your way around the lower-left corner and down the left side of the screen, loosening the adhesive and disengaging the metal clips.
- As the clips slide past, a distinct audible click and slight movement will indicate their disengagement.
- Maintain the positioning of the pick in the upper left corner to obstruct adhesive re-bonding.
Step 13 | Heat the top edge
- Use a heat source to introduce the material.Use a specialized tool like an iOpener to gently separate the device's casing.Apply pressure evenly across the upper border of the rear glass panel, incorporating the volume buttons into the contact area, and maintain this force for a duration of two minutes.
- Apply warmth with a hair dryer or heat gun until the surface reaches a temperature you can comfortably feel with your hand.
Step 14 | Separate the top edge adhesive
- Avoid pushing the tool beyond the specified depth.Three millimeters.To prevent damage to the spring contacts, maneuver along the upper border.
- Carefully insert a separation tool along the upper edge, progressing around the top right corner until you reach the volume up button, to break the adhesive seal. Listen and feel for the distinct clicks indicating the release of the two upper retaining clips.
Step 15 | Swing open the back glass
- Avoid complete separation of the rear glass at this stage, as it remains connected via a fragile ribbon cable; proceed with the subsequent instructions to ensure safe detachment.
- Should you encounter resistance when attempting to open the rear glass, avoid applying excessive force; instead, carefully retrace the edges with your pick to identify and release any remaining adhesive or clipped fasteners.
- To allow complete separation of the retaining clips, a small upward movement of the rear glass might be necessary prior to initiating the opening swing.
- Carefully pivot the rear glass assembly away from the volume controls.
- To prevent cable stress, use a rigid, non-contaminating support—such as a small box—to hold the rear glass in place.
- Carefully extract the retaining clips.
Step 16 | Unfasten the middle connector cover
- Employ a three-pronged screwdriver.Use a Y000 screwdriver.Detach the pair of fasteners.One point three millimeters.Use the long screws to fasten the middle connector cover in place.
Step 17 | Remove the middle connector cover
- Avoid impacts or sharp objects that could damage the battery's physical structure.Proceed with this action now.
- Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Use tweezers with a flat, rounded tip.Gently maneuver the cover leftward until the retaining hook disengages from its corresponding location on the logic board.
- Detach the protective housing.
Step 18 | Disconnect the wireless charger
Carefully insert the tip of a screwdriver to.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to gently separate components.Release the connector securing the wireless charging coil, then use prying action to detach the coil.
Step 19 | Remove the back glass
Carefully detach the rear glass component from its surrounding frame, then completely separate it.
Step 20 | Remove the Taptic Engine bracket screws
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you apply even pressure to avoid damaging the retaining clip and following all safety precautions outlined in section 4.2 regarding potential pinch points.Use a Phillips head screwdriver.Loosen and detach the Taptic Engine bracket by unscrewing its three fasteners.
Use two screws, each measuring 1.9 millimeters in length.
A screw, measuring 2.1 millimeters in length, is required.
Step 21
- Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully detach the Taptic Engine bracket using a tool to avoid contact with your fingers.
Step 22 | Disconnect the Taptic Engine
- Carefully leverage the Taptic Engine press connector free from its socket using the flat spudger, ensuring the tool's edge doesn't damage surrounding components.
Step 23 | Remove the Taptic Engine screw
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the fastener, ensuring you observe the torque specification of 15 Nm and wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.Use a screwdriver with a Phillips head to engage and turn the fastener.Detach the component.Use a 1.8-millimeter screw.Carefully fasten the Taptic Engine, ensuring it remains properly aligned, using the provided Torx T5 screws, tightening each to a torque of 1.2 Nm.
Step 24 | Remove the Taptic Engine
- Carefully lift and detach the Taptic Engine using blunt-nose tweezers or by hand.
Step 25 | Remove the loudspeaker screws
- Exercise caution to avoid damaging the battery's physical integrity by applying excessive force or sharp objects.Employ a tool designed for turning screws..
- Employ the provided tool to accomplish the task.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Using a screwdriver, detach the loudspeaker by unscrewing the four fasteners that hold it in place.
- Three.Screws measuring 1.5 millimeters in length.
- Begin the process by executing the singular action.A screw measuring 3.0 millimeters in length.
- Employ the specified tool to accomplish the task.Use a screwdriver with a Y-shaped tip, specifically a Y000 size.Detach the component.A screw measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.Ensure the grounding contact and loudspeaker are firmly connected.
- Employ the specified tool to proceed.Use a screwdriver to install the standoff.Detach the component by disengaging its fasteners, ensuring no force is applied exceeding 1.5 Nm, and utilizing a 3mm hex key as needed, while observing all safety precautions regarding potential pinch points.A screw measuring 3.4 millimeters in length.Affix the loudspeaker using four M4 screws, ensuring it is centered within the designated recess and tightened to a torque of 1.2 Nm to prevent damage.
- A thin flathead driver can be substituted for a standoff driver if one isn't available, exercising caution to avoid damaging the screw head recesses.
Step 26 | Remove the loudspeaker
Detach the loudspeaker from the assembly.
Step 27 | Disconnect the microphone
- Carefully leverage the microphone's press connector free from its socket using a spudger tip.
- Avoid applying force to the battery to prevent potential fire hazards resulting from damage.
Step 28 | Remove the microphone screws
- Using a screwdriver, detach the microphone by unscrewing the four fasteners holding it in place.
- AA screw with a 3.3 mm length serves as a standoff.
- AA Y000 tri-point screwdriver is needed to remove a screw measuring 1.3 millimeters in length.
- AA Phillips head screw with a length of 1.5 millimeters.
- AA Phillips head screw with a length of 1.3 millimeters.
Step 29 | Remove the microphone
- A robust adhesive secures the microphone to the lower edge of the device.
- Avoid applying force that could damage the battery, as this may create a fire hazard.
- Using the tool's straight edge, carefully slide it into the designated space.Use a plastic pry tool, often referred to as a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Carefully insert a tool beneath the microphone's upper border to create a gap, then use your hands to secure a firm grip on the component.
- To loosen a microphone that resists movement, apply warmth cautiously with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun; ensure the component is only slightly warm to the touch to prevent heat-related damage to the battery.
- Carefully detach the microphone from the frame by separating it from the adhesive holding it in place.
Step 30 | Disassembly complete
With the device now separated into its components, the following instructions detail the reassembly process for your iPhone.
Although the included photographs depict the standard iPhone 16 model, the steps remain applicable to all variants.
Step 31 | Prepare the adhesive
- Carefully remove the backing paper from the adhesive strip, ensuring the blue liner remains attached.
- Before attaching the adhesive, ensure it does not contact the microphone surface.
Step 32 | Apply the adhesive
Because the adhesive permanently bonds to the microphone upon contact, precise alignment is essential prior to application; repositioning is impossible.
Carefully position the adhesive component so that its two apertures match the three apertures on the microphone, then secure it by adhering it to the surface.
Step 33
Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Employ fine-tipped pliers or similar precision instruments.Carefully peel back the blue plastic liner using your fingers.
Step 34 | Install the microphone
- Position the microphone so its screw apertures match the frame's, then insert it.
- After ensuring precise alignment, apply pressure to the microphone against the frame's lower border.
Step 35 | Secure the microphone
- Attach the microphone using the four screws, but leave them loose for now; avoid complete tightening.
- AThe dimension is three point three millimeters.Use the provided long standoff screw.
- AOne point three millimeters.Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver to remove the screw.
- AA measurement of one and one-half millimeters.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw, which is long.
- AOne point three millimeters.Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screw, which is long.
Step 36
Apply firm, consistent pressure to the microphone, pressing it firmly against the lower surface of the frame, maintaining contact for a duration of 15 seconds to ensure proper adhesive bonding.
Step 37
Ensure the microphone is firmly attached to the frame by completely tightening each of the four screws.
- Two.Use a screwdriver with a Phillips head.Secure with screws.
- Begin the process by performing a single action.Utilize a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Fasten with a screw.
- Begin the process by initiating action one.Secure the component using the provided threaded spacer.Fasten with a screw.
Step 38 | Connect the microphone
Employ the tool's planar, non-pointed end to accomplish the task.Attach the microphone by firmly pushing its connector onto the press connector.
Step 39 | Install the loudspeaker
Verify that theA foam ring, colored orange, serves as a seal for the speaker.Ensure the component is completely seated within the designated recess of the frame.
Position the loudspeaker so that its screw posts match the corresponding posts in the recess, then insert it fully.
Exercise caution to prevent displacement of theThe speaker's orange-colored sealing ring.Ensure proper alignment and secure fastening throughout the setup process.
Position the loudspeaker so that its screw posts match the corresponding posts in the recess, then insert it fully.
Exercise caution to prevent displacement of theThe speaker's orange-colored sealing ring.Ensure proper alignment and secure fastening throughout the setup process.
Step 40
Employ a screwdriver with a Phillips head.Using a screwdriver, fasten the loudspeaker with four screws.
Employ a screwdriver specifically designed with standoff features.Secure the component using the specified fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with the designated mounting points and adhering to the torque specification of 3.2 Nm, while observing all safety precautions.The length is 3.4 millimeters.Using the appropriate screwdriver, tighten the screw that holds the loudspeaker in place.
Ensure a suitable replacement is available if the specified component is missing.Use the provided standoff driver to secure the component.Employing a slender, flathead screwdriver is acceptable for this step; however, exercise caution to prevent damage to the screw heads' delicate recesses.
- Three.Measure 1.5 millimeters in length.Secure with screws.
- Begin the process by executing the action designated as "one."The length must be 3.0 millimeters.Fasten with a screw.
Employ a screwdriver specifically designed with standoff features.Secure the component using the specified fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with the designated mounting points and adhering to the torque specification of 3.2 Nm, while observing all safety precautions.The length is 3.4 millimeters.Using the appropriate screwdriver, tighten the screw that holds the loudspeaker in place.
Ensure a suitable replacement is available if the specified component is missing.Use the provided standoff driver to secure the component.Employing a slender, flathead screwdriver is acceptable for this step; however, exercise caution to prevent damage to the screw heads' delicate recesses.
Step 41 | Install the Taptic Engine
Employ the specified tool to perform the action.Use tweezers with a flat, rounded tip.Carefully position the Taptic Engine so its screw posts match the corresponding holes in the frame, ensuring proper alignment before securing it.
Step 42 | Connect the Taptic Engine
- Carefully engage the Taptic Engine press connector with a finger or spudger.
- Ensure proper alignment before applying even pressure to both sides of the connector until a distinct click confirms secure attachment; avoid excessive force, and if resistance is encountered, readjust the connector's position and attempt the attachment process again.
Step 43 | Secure the Taptic Engine
Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris; subsequently, carefully detach the component.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Secure the component using the specified fasteners, ensuring proper alignment with the designated mounting points and adhering to the torque specification of 3.2 Nm, while observing all safety precautions.A screw with a diameter of 1.8 millimeters.Ensure the Taptic Engine is firmly affixed using the provided screws, tightening each to a torque of 1.2 Nm with a precision screwdriver.
Step 44 | Install the bracket
Position the Taptic Engine bracket so that its screw holes match the corresponding holes, then secure it in place.
Step 45
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and avoid excessive force to prevent damage to the bolt head, then carefully detach the component.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Using the T6 Torx screwdriver, fasten the Taptic Engine bracket to the chassis with the three screws, ensuring they are tightened to a torque of 1.2 Nm.
- Use screws, each measuring 1.9 millimeters in length.
- A screw, measuring 2.1 millimeters in length, is required.
Step 46 | Remove the back glass adhesive
Exercise caution to prevent harm to the spring contacts during the cleaning process.
- After attaching the battery and back glass, activate the device to verify proper functionality. Subsequently, deactivate the phone, detach the battery and back glass, and proceed with the remaining assembly steps.
- To eliminate the challenging removal of adhesive and any resulting residue from your phone, use a hair dryer or heat gun to gently warm the area if necessary.
- Employing a spudger's tip, apply pressure and a rolling motion to loosen the adhesive, enabling a secure grip with tweezers.
Step 47
Carefully detach the adhesive from the phone's surface using tweezers.
Continue alternating between the prior procedure and the current one, ensuring complete removal of the adhesive.
Continue alternating between the prior procedure and the current one, ensuring complete removal of the adhesive.
Step 48 | Clean the frame
Remaining adhesive material can damage the iPhone's water resistance; therefore, ensure a complete cleaning of the frame.
- Dampen a microfiber or lint-free cloth with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol—ensure it's a concentration exceeding 90%—and use the cloth, held on the spudger's tip, for application.
- Using a cloth, remove any remaining adhesive by wiping along the frame's edges in a single direction.
- Allow several minutes for any residual cleaning alcohol to fully dissipate before continuing the repair.
Step 49 | Clean the back glass
Discard this procedure if you intend to reinstall the existing rear panel.
- Using a microfiber or lint-free cloth, clean the edge of the rear glass with a small amount of isopropyl alcohol having a concentration greater than 90%, which will ready the surface for adhesive application.
- Carefully restore any bent retaining clips on the rear glass to their original position using your fingers.
Step 50 | Orient the adhesive
Position the new adhesive onto the frame, ensuring the side featuring the wider blue protective liner faces inward and the release tab is located in the lower-right area.
- Variations in color and the placement of pull tabs are possible on the adhesive material.
- Carefully align the adhesive by referencing the camera opening and edge indentations.
Step 51 | Expose the bottom edge of the adhesive
- Starting at the lower edge, gently lift the pull tab to initiate separation of the adhesive backing, peeling it away gradually without completely removing it.
Step 52 | Apply the adhesive
- Because the adhesive bonds immediately upon contact, repositioning is impossible; any errors require complete removal and replacement with fresh adhesive.
- Position the blue liner aside, then carefully align the adhesive strip with the lower edge of the iPhone.
- Carefully position the adhesive's lower edge within the frame's designated channel, ensuring precise alignment of the iPhone's spring contacts with the corresponding openings in the liner.
Step 53
- As you remove the adhesive backing, ensure firm contact with the iPhone's frame edges.
- Proper alignment of the adhesive's lower edge ensures the side and top edges seat correctly; if misalignment occurs, discard the adhesive and repeat the process using fresh adhesive.
- Should the adhesive strip be improperly positioned and a replacement isn't immediately available, the iPhone can be reassembled and used as usual without the adhesive; however, be aware that the device's water resistance will be reduced until fresh adhesive is applied.
Step 54 | Press the adhesive into place
- Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate.Ensure the adhesive makes full contact with the frame's edges by applying firm, even pressure.
- Avoid contact with the spring terminals extending through the pink liner.
Step 55 | Remove the pink liner
- Gently detach the pink adhesive liner by grasping the small pull tab located on its upper right edge.
Step 56
- After removing the uppermost protective layer, you will find three thin liners positioned above the adhesive, each featuring a pull tab located close to the lower border.
- The location of the retaining tabs can vary.
- Should the pull tabs be missing, it's likely the thin liners were unintentionally discarded during the prior procedure; if the adhesive remains free of debris and correctly positioned, continue with caution, avoiding contact with the exposed adhesive until back glass installation.
Step 57 | Connect the charging coil
- To prevent damage, secure the iPhone's rear glass on its right side with a stable support, such as a box, while working on the display.
- Employ the tool's planar edge.Use a plastic spudger.To establish an electrical connection between the charging coil and the connector, apply finger pressure.
Step 58 | Connect the battery
- Employ the tool's planar edge toUse a plastic pry tool, often called a spudger, to avoid scratching surfaces.Establish electrical contact between the battery and the circuit by touching your finger to the connection point.
Step 59 | Install the cover
- Two slots on the logic board receive the connector cover's two hooks, allowing it to secure in place.
- Position the connector cover atop the device, ensuring the hooks are offset a small amount to the left relative to their corresponding receptacles on the logic board.
- Apply pressure with your fingertip, directing the connector cover towards the right while simultaneously pushing it downwards, ensuring that both hooks engage fully within their designated slots.
Step 60 | Install the cover screws
- Employ a 5/32-inch hex key to tighten the retaining screw to a torque of 6-8 inch-pounds, ensuring the component is securely fastened and preventing loosening during operation; failure to adhere to this torque specification could result in damage.Use a Y000 tri-point screwdriver.Use the two screws, each measuring 1 mm in length, to fasten the middle connector cover in place.
Step 61 | Remove the final adhesive liners
- Carefully detach the liners now, noting that this action will reveal the adhesive layer; avoid any contact with this exposed adhesive.
- Carefully detach the liners located along the iPhone's bottom, left, and top borders by utilizing the blue tabs; postpone liner removal from the right side.
Step 62
- Carefully position the rear glass above the device, ensuring the surface doesn't contact the adhesive, to allow access to the remaining liner located on the right side.
- Carefully detach the last adhesive strip from the right side of the device's frame using tweezers or by hand.
Step 63 | Place the back glass
- Carefully position the replacement back glass on the device, ensuring its edges match the contours of the phone's frame.
- Carefully position the glass flat against the frame, applying even pressure until the retaining clips click into place.
- Apply even pressure along the edges of the rear glass to secure all retaining clips.
Step 64 | Heat the back glass
- Warm the perimeter of the rear glass with an iOpener, a hair dryer, or a heat gun, ensuring it reaches a temperature that is noticeable to the hand, to facilitate proper adhesive adhesion.
- Apply consistent, even pressure encompassing the entire edge of the rear glass panel.
- To ensure a strong adhesive bond, utilize screen vise clamps if available; otherwise, proceed with the following alternative methods for securing the replacement back glass.
Step 65 | Press the back glass
- Ensure uniform pressure during iPhone assembly and secure the rear glass to the frame by considering the camera module's protrusion.
- Using the iPhone's original packaging, position the lid on a level surface.
- Because the original packaging is not required, proceed to the alternative procedure.
- Position the iPhone, camera lens facing upwards, within the box's lid, ensuring the camera bump aligns with the designated cutout.
- Employ an object approximately the dimensions of a standard iPhone in height, but exceeding the box's side walls in length. Position this object atop the iPhone, then add several weighty items on top of it.
- Allow the items to remain undisturbed for a minimum of thirty minutes; reduce the duration needed if the objects are heavier. For optimal results, maintain the stacked arrangement overnight.
Step 66
- Lacking the original packaging, use the subsequent three steps to apply uniform pressure when compressing the rear glass.
- Position the iPhone on a level, non-abrasive surface with the display facing downward.
- To shield the rear glass surface from scratches, affix masking tape around its perimeter.
Step 67
- To ensure proper alignment, position two coin-like items, or objects of comparable thickness, directly on the adhesive tape, aligning them with the perimeter of the rear glass.
- Arrange the coins so their thickness matches or exceeds the height of the camera protrusion.
Step 68
- To apply downward pressure evenly across the iPhone's surface, position several books or a similar weighty item on top of the device.
- To prevent marking or damage, avoid placing the coins directly on delicate or valuable surfaces.
- Allow the items to remain undisturbed for a minimum of thirty minutes; reduce their weight necessitates a longer waiting period. For optimal results, maintain the stacked position overnight.
Step 69 | Install the pentalobe screws
- Employ a 3/8-inch socket wrench to loosen the retaining bolt, ensuring you maintain a firm grip and wear safety glasses to protect against potential debris.Use a P2 driver with a pentalobe tip.Secure the pair using the specified fasteners.Screws measuring 7.7 millimeters in length.Flanking the charging port are components on both the left and right sides.