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iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal

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iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal
Prerequisite Only This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

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Prerequisite guide to remove the pentalobe screws in an iPhone 16 Pro.

What you need

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    1. iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Prepare the phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Prepare the phone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Allow the phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

      • Unplug any cables from the phone.

      • Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off the phone.

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    2. iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • If the screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.

      • Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

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    3. iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

      • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

      • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

      • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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    4. iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Pentalobe Screws Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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