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iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker Removal

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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  1. iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker Removal, Prepare the phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker 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 Earpiece Speaker Removal, Tape over any cracks: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker 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 Earpiece Speaker Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 1 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker Removal, Mark your opening picks: step 3, image 2 of 3 iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker 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 Earpiece Speaker Removal, Remove the pentalobe screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker 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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  5. iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker Removal, Only the earpiece speaker remains: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Only the earpiece speaker remains for replacement.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 16 Pro Answers Community for help.

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