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iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation

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    1. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation, Install the Taptic Engine: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Lay the Taptic Engine in its recess.

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    2. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use your finger to pivot the corner bracket down into place.

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    3. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the 2.1 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.

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    4. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use your finger to gently press the lower assembly cable onto the top of the Taptic Engine.

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    5. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 5, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Install the two screws securing the lower assembly cable:

      • One 1.0 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw

      • One 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screw

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    6. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 6, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use your finger or a spudger to press and connect the two lower assembly cable connectors.

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    7. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 7, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Lay the Taptic Engine cover in place and align it by its screw holes.

      • Make sure the bottom edge of the cover latches properly to the frame.

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    8. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 8, image 1 of 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the three screws securing the Taptic Engine cover:

      • One 2.9 mm‑long screw

      • One 1.3 mm‑long screw

      • One 2.4 mm‑long screw

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    9. iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Installation: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use your finger or a spudger to press the assembly cable connector onto the logic board.

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