iPhone 16e Microphone Removal

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the loudspeaker:

Two 1.4 mm‑long screws

Two 1.7 mm‑long screws

Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.3 mm‑long screw.

Use the point of the spudger to lift the loudspeaker out of the frame and remove it.

If the orange loudspeaker gasket fell out during disassembly, use tweezers to place it back into the sound channel.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the screw cover and the microphone.

Twist the spudger to separate the adhesive under the cover and release its metal clip.

Use your finger to gently bend the cover toward the top of the phone and reveal the remaining standoff screw.

Use a standoff screwdriver to remove two screws securing the microphone:

One 3.0 mm‑long screw

One 2.8 mm‑long screw

Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.3 mm‑long screw securing the microphone.

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the microphone enough to grip it with your fingers.

Pull the microphone away from the frame to separate the adhesive.

Remove the microphone.