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iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal

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What you need

  1. iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Before you begin: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Before you begin: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

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

  2. iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • If your 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.

  3. iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pentalobe Screws Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use a P2 pentalobe driver to remove the two 7.7 mm-long screws on either side of the charging port.

Conclusion

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

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