iPhone XS Max Earpiece Speaker

The Earpiece Speaker is a component of a larger assembly that includes the flood illuminator, which is part of the Face ID security feature. That sensor is paired to the logic board in an iPhone XS Max. Any damage to the sensor that requires it to be replaced will not restore Face ID functions.

Replacing this part requires micro soldering and board level repair skills. If you don’t know what this means, you may not have the knowledge or tools to install this part. If you’re curious and want to know more about getting into micro soldering, here’s some good reading and some good watching to get you started.