DIY Guide to Replace iPhone 16 Pro Max Front Camera Assembly
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 29 Steps
Ready to swap out that front camera assembly in your iPhone 16 Pro Max? You’re in the right place! This assembly comes complete with the front-facing camera and the Face ID magic. If your selfies are looking a bit fuzzy or your camera is playing hard to get, it might be time for a new one. Don’t forget to grab some replacement back glass adhesive to wrap up this repair like a pro. And remember, after you’ve worked your magic, make sure to calibrate those authentic Apple front cameras using Repair Assistant. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Let your iPhone’s battery dip below 25%! A fully charged lithium-ion battery can be a bit of a party crasher when it comes to safety.
– Disconnect any cables from your iPhone.
– Press and hold the power button and either volume button, then slide to power off your iPhone.
Step 2
Find yourself a flat spot near the bottom edge that’s just the right size for a suction cup to stick on. You’ve got this!
– If your screen or back glass is really cracked, just grab some packing tape and lay down a few overlapping strips over the glass. This will keep you safe and make it a breeze to take things apart.
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Step 3
– Grab your P2 pentalobe driver and unscrew the two 7.4 mm-long screws chillin’ on either side of the charging port. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 4
Be careful not to push your opening pick in too deep, as it can harm your device. Marking your pick is a smart way to keep things safe and sound.
Feel free to add some flair by marking the other corners of the pick with different distances. It’s all about precision!
Another clever trick? Tape a coin to a pick, 3 mm from the tip, to get just the right reach!
– Grab your opening pick and measure about 3 mm from the tip. Give it a little mark with a permanent marker to guide your way.
Step 5
Get ready to tackle the next four steps featuring the Anti-Clamp, our nifty tool designed to help you breeze through the opening process! If you’re not using the Anti-Clamp, feel free to skip ahead four steps for a different approach.
The Anti-Clamp works its magic by applying suction to both the screen and the back glass. If you’re aiming to pop open just the back glass, be sure to secure the screen with some trusty tape. And hey, check out our full instructions on how to wield that tape like a pro!
Looking for the complete scoop on using the Anti-Clamp? Dive into our detailed guide for all the tips and tricks.
Just a friendly reminder: make sure the tape is only holding the screen in place, leaving the back glass free and clear!
– Cut two strips of tape, lay them along the iPhone’s long edges, and fold ’em over the screen to hold it snug.
Step 6
If your iPhone’s surface feels like an ice rink and the Anti-Clamp can’t grip, just slap on some tape for extra hold.
– Give the Anti-Clamp’s blue handle a gentle tug backward to release those arms.
– With the back glass looking up, slide those arms over the right edge of your iPhone, placing one suction cup on the back glass and the other on the screen. Aim to center the cups near the bottom edge.
– Make sure your iPhone is balanced and cozy between the Anti-Clamp’s arms—a small box works perfectly for support.
– Squeeze those cups together to create some solid suction magic!
Step 7
No tape? No problem! Just give those suction cups a little warmth to help them stick like they mean it.
– Give that blue handle a gentle tug forward to lock those arms in place!
– Now, give the handle a full turn—360 degrees—until you see those cups starting to stretch out.
– As those cups stretch, keep an eye on their vertical alignment. If they begin to slip, no worries! Just remove the Anti-Clamp and throw on some tape to help those cups stick.
Step 8
Just a heads up—keep the heat below this level! Too much warmth can be a battery’s worst enemy. Stay cool!
If a gap doesn’t show up after a minute, add more heat and give the handle a quarter turn. Let the Anti-Clamp and time do their magic.
– Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of the back glass until it’s nice and toasty.
– Give it about a minute for the adhesive to loosen up, and you’ll see a gap forming between the back glass and the frame.
– Slide an opening pick into that gap.
– Use the pull tabs on the suction cups to take off the Anti-Clamp.
– Skip the next two steps.
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Step 9
First, let’s create that initial gap using a suction handle—time to show that phone who’s boss!
Want another option? Use an iOpener to heat the back glass. Follow these steps to apply it like a pro.
– Grab your trusty hair dryer or heat gun and give that bottom edge of the back glass a warm hug until it feels cozy to the touch.
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Step 10
If there isn’t a gap popping up, give that edge a little more heat and give it another go!
– Grab a suction handle and stick it right on the bottom edge of that back glass.
– Give it a good pull with some steady strength to make a little gap between the glass and the frame.
– Slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you just created.
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Step 11
As you carefully slice through the adhesive holding the back glass in place, remember to keep your pick to a maximum depth of 3 mm. We want to make sure we avoid any mishaps in those delicate areas below!
– Be cautious around the fragile cable that connects the back glass to your iPhone, nestled right by the volume up button. Avoid inserting your pick here to keep that cable safe and sound!
– Watch out for the multiple spring contacts that are hanging out around the edge of your iPhone!
Step 12
If you’re finding it tricky to slice through the adhesive, give that edge a quick reheat for about a minute and then take another shot at it. You’ve got this!
– Gently glide the opening pick along the bottom edge to break through that pesky adhesive.
– Keep the opening pick tucked away in the bottom-left corner to stop the adhesive from getting all clingy again.
Step 13
– Grab your trusty hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the left edge of the back glass until it’s nice and toasty!
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Step 14
Keep your pick to a maximum of 3 mm deep to steer clear of any accidental spring contact damage. You’ve got this!
As you glide through, you’ll hear and feel those metal clips giving way. It’s like a little victory dance for your device!
– Pop a second opening pick into the bottom-left corner, snug up to your first pick.
– Gently glide your pick along the left edge to break free from the adhesive and set those metal clips loose.
– Keep this pick cozy in the top-left corner to make sure the adhesive doesn’t decide to play hide and seek again.
Step 15
– Grab your trusty hair dryer or heat gun and gently warm up the top edge and top-right corner of that back glass until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.
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Step 16
Keep your pick’s depth to a chill 3 mm or less to steer clear of any accidental spring contact damage!
– Pop a third opening pick into the top-left corner—let’s get this party started!
– Gently glide that pick along the top edge, wrapping it around the top-right corner, and pause right above the volume up button. You’re doing great!
– Keep this pick in place to keep that pesky adhesive from sticking again. You got this!
Step 17
– Grab your trusty hair dryer or heat gun and give that right edge of the back glass a warm hug until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.
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Step 18
Keep your pick to a max of 3 mm deep—let’s steer clear of those spring contacts and keep everything in tip-top shape!
– Pop in a fourth opening pick right into that bottom-right corner like you mean it!
– Slide that pick around the corner and up the right edge, but don’t go too far—stop just below the volume down button.
– Keep this pick in place so the adhesive doesn’t decide to play hide and seek!
Step 19
Alright, at this stage, the back glass should be nicely detached from the frame. If it’s still feeling a bit clingy, just take a stroll around the edges with your trusty pick to see if there are any sneaky bits of adhesive or stubborn clips still holding on.
– Gently swing the back glass to the right side of the iPhone, breaking free from the stubborn adhesive that’s holding it in place.
– Prop up the back glass with a clean, solid object to keep everything secure while you work your magic.
Step 20
– Grab your trusty tri-point Y000 driver and let’s get to work on those screws holding the battery connector cover in place:
– Two screws that are 1.3 mm long, ready to be removed.
– One little screw measuring 1.0 mm long, also waiting for its turn.
Step 21
– Gently lift off the battery connector cover and set it aside.
Step 22
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently slide the point underneath the battery press connector to pop it up and disconnect it. Easy peasy!
– When it’s time to reconnect those press connectors, just line it up carefully, press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, and then do the same on the other side. You’re doing great!
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Step 23
– Grab your trusty tri-point Y000 driver and let’s tackle those four screws holding down the back glass connector cover:
– Two screws that measure in at 1.3 mm long — they’re the taller ones!
– And two more, a bit shorter at 1.0 mm long — those are the cute little ones!
Step 24
– Gently lift the back glass connector cover straight up and pop it off like a pro!
Step 25
– Gently use the tip of a spudger to lift up and disconnect the back glass connector. You got this!
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Step 26
Now’s the perfect time to give your iPhone a quick test run before you seal everything up! Go ahead and reconnect the battery and back glass temporarily, power it up, and check if everything’s working just right. Once you’ve confirmed it’s all good, power it back down and let’s keep on reassembling like pros!
– Take off the back glass.
– While putting things back together:
– Follow this guide to reapply the adhesive and secure your back glass.
Step 27
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up those earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna connectors to disconnect them. You’ve got this!
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Step 28
– Use the tip of a spudger to pop up and disconnect the two front camera assembly connectors that are nestled underneath the previous connectors. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 29
– Gently pry up and lift off the front camera assembly. You’ve got this!
