iPhone 16 Pro Max Taptic Engine Removal

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove 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

Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the top edge of the Taptic Engine cover.

Once the bottom edge unlatches from the frame, remove the Taptic Engine cover.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the lower assembly cable from the logic board.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two connectors near the bottom right edge of the frame.

Remove the two screws securing the lower assembly cable:

One 1.0 mm‑long tri-point Y000 screw

One 1.3 mm‑long Phillips screw

Use a hair dryer to heat up the lower assembly cable section on top of the Taptic Engine until it's hot to the touch.

Slide an opening pick under the lower assembly cable to separate it from the Taptic Engine.

Carefully bend the cable out of the way so you can access the Taptic Engine.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.1 mm‑long screw securing the Taptic Engine.

Use the point of a spudger to pivot the corner bracket up.

Slide the tip of an opening pick along the top edge of the Taptic Engine to separate the plastic buffer strip adhered to it.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up the Taptic Engine.

Remove the Taptic Engine.