iPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 25 Steps

Follow this guide to swap out a busted earpiece speaker on your iPhone 14 Pro Max. The steps are based on the A2894 (international) model, so if you have a different variant, things might look a bit different, but the process stays the same. Don’t forget, you’ll need some replacement adhesive to seal the screen back on when you’re done. Your phone will work just fine afterward, though it will probably lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

Step 1

- First things first, let’s give your iPhone a little nap by powering it off before we dive into the disassembly fun!

- Next up, grab a pentalobe P2 screwdriver and carefully remove those two 6.8 mm-long screws at the bottom edge of your iPhone. You got this!

Step 2

- Grab your trusty opening pick and measure out a cool 3 mm from the tip. Once you've got that down, give it a little mark with a permanent marker to keep things snazzy!

Step 3

- Start by laying down some overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's screen until you've got the whole face nicely covered. It's like giving your phone a cozy little blanket!

- If the suction cup isn’t playing nice in the next few steps, don't fret! Grab a sturdy piece of tape (duct tape works wonders) and fold it into a handy handle to lift the screen instead. You've got this!

Step 4

- Give that blue handle a confident pull backward to free up the Anti-Clamp’s arms.

- Slide those arms over either the left or right side of your iPhone—no wrong choice here.

- Line up the suction cups near the bottom edge, one hanging out on the front and one chilling on the back.

- Squeeze the cups together until you’ve got a solid grip in the spot you want.

Step 5

- Gently pull the blue handle forward to secure those arms in place.

- Spin that handle a full 360 degrees clockwise, or until you see those cups start to stretch a bit.

- Keep an eye on those suction cups to make sure they're aligned perfectly. If they start to wander off course, just loosen them a tad and realign the arms. You've got this!

Step 6

- Place your iPhone on a solid surface like a hardcover book so it sits hands-free and flat—makes the next moves way easier.

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone until the screen feels a bit too toasty to touch.

- Give it a minute to let the adhesive soften and create a little gap for you to work with.

- Slide an opening pick under the screen’s plastic bezel once the Anti-Clamp has made enough space to get it in.

- You can skip the next two steps.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 7

- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and gently warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the screen feels just a tad too toasty to touch.

Step 8

- Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the screen, but steer clear of the very edge of the glass.

- Gently pull up on the suction cup with steady pressure to create a small gap between the screen and the frame.

- Slide an opening pick carefully into the gap beneath the screen's plastic bezel.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 9

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) for about 90 seconds, or until the screen feels just a touch too hot to keep your fingers on it.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 10

- Take your pick and cruise along the bottom right corner of your iPhone—this helps loosen up that stubborn adhesive.

- Keep that pick moving up the right edge, all the way to the top right corner. You’re making progress!

- Once you hit the top right, let the pick chill there for a moment before you go any further.

Step 11

- Warm up the top edge of your iPhone with a hair dryer for about 90 seconds, or until it feels a bit too hot to the touch. You've got this!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 12

- Slide your pick gently under the top right edge of your phone. Glide it around that corner and along the top edge, stopping just short of the earpiece speaker cut-out. You're doing great!

Step 13

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the screen feels just a bit too toasty to keep your finger on it comfortably.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 14

Step 15

- Pop in a second opening pick at the bottom left corner of your iPhone.

- Give both picks a gentle twist at the same time until the left edge clips decide to let go.

Step 16

- Spin your iPhone so the right side is facing you—like you're giving it a little spotlight.

- Flip open your iPhone by lifting the screen from the right, just like cracking open a book for a good read.

- Prop the screen against something sturdy so it stays up while you work your magic inside.

- When putting everything back together, set the screen in place, line up the clips along the top edge, and gently press the top into position before snapping down the rest. If it’s being stubborn, check for any bent clips around the edge and give them a gentle fix.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 17

- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and carefully remove the eight screws holding down the battery connector cover:

- When putting everything back together, it's a perfect moment to power on your iPhone and make sure everything is working smoothly before sealing up the screen. Remember to shut it down completely again before moving on.

- Six screws that are 1.3 mm long

- One screw that's 1.6 mm long

- One screw measuring 1.9 mm long

Step 18

- Grab the connector cover with your tweezers and slide it down like you’re moving a little curtain out of the way for the flex cables.

- Take off the connector cover and set it aside.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 19

- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pry the battery connector straight up to unplug it from its socket.

- Give the connector a little bend away from the logic board so it doesn’t accidentally touch the socket and power up the phone while you’re working.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 20

- Grab your trusty spudger and use the pointed end to gently lift the first display cable right out of its cozy socket. It’s like giving it a little nudge to say 'Hello!'

- When it's time to reconnect magic, make sure to align those connectors just right! Start by pressing down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, then do the same on the other side. Remember, no pressure in the middle! If things get a little out of line, those pins might bend and nobody wants that. If you're feeling unsure, you can always schedule a repair!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 21

- Grab the pointy end of your spudger and gently pop the second display cable connector straight up—like opening a tiny treasure chest.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 22

- Gently take off the screen.

- Clean the spots that need it with some 90%+ isopropyl alcohol, then slap on fresh adhesive where it counts.

- When putting everything back together, this is a great moment to pause if you want to swap out the screen adhesives.

Step 23

- Grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove those two tiny 1.6 mm screws holding the earpiece speaker in place.

Step 24

- Slide the pointed tip of your spudger gently under the right side of the earpiece speaker.

- Carefully tilt the back end of the spudger downward to lift the earpiece speaker out.

- Heads up: the top right corner of the earpiece speaker has a rubber gasket. When putting it back, make sure this gasket fits snugly into its spot on the frame.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Step 25

- If you can, power on your device and give your repair a quick test before popping on new adhesive and sealing it up.

- Line up your new part with the old one—sometimes you’ll need to move over leftover bits or peel off adhesive covers before fitting it in.

- To put everything back together, just follow these steps backwards.

- Remember to take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things green.

- If things didn’t go as planned, try some basic troubleshooting or feel free to schedule a repair for a hand.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Earpiece Speaker Replacement
Success!
Before sealing everything back up, power on your device to test your repair. That way, you know everything’s working like it should!
Take a moment to compare your replacement part with the original. You might need to move over any leftover bits or peel off the adhesive from the new part.
When you're ready to put everything back together, just follow the steps you did before, but in reverse. Easy peasy!
Got some e-waste? Don't just throw it away! Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
If things didn’t go as smoothly as planned, don’t stress! You can always try some basic troubleshooting, or check out our community for answers. And if you still need help, feel free to schedule a repair.

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