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iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine 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 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Remove the ground clip: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the two 1.9 mm‑long screws securing the ground clip.

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    2. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use tweezers to remove the ground clip.

      • The clip is delicate and easy to lose. Store it in a safe place for reassembly.

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    3. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Loosen the flex antenna: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a JIS 00 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the flex antenna:

      • One 1.7 mm‑long screw

      • Two 1.9 mm‑long screws

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    4. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers or a spudger to swing the flex antenna out of the way to access the screws beneath it.

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    5. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal, Remove the Taptic Engine: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use a standoff screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm‑long screws securing the Taptic Engine.

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    6. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 6, image 1 of 3 iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 6, image 2 of 3 iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to flip the Taptic Engine out of its recess and onto the edge of the iPhone.

      • Hold onto the Taptic Engine during the next step to prevent straining its cable.

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    7. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 7, image 1 of 2 iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine press connector and disconnect it.

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    8. iPhone 17 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the Taptic Engine.

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Conclusion

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

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