iPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 33 Steps

Ready to swap out that lidar sensor on your iPhone 14 Pro Max? Follow this guide to get your device back in action. We've based this on the A2894 (international) model, so if you're working with a different version, don't stress – the process will still be pretty similar, though there might be a few minor differences. Just a heads-up: when you reassemble, make sure you’ve got some fresh adhesive to secure the screen. Everything should work just fine after the repair, but keep in mind that your iPhone might lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating in the process.

Step 1

- Make sure to power off your iPhone before you start taking it apart.

- Next, grab your pentalobe P2 screwdriver and remove the two 6.8 mm screws located at the bottom edge of the iPhone.

Step 2

- Grab your trusty permanent marker and measure 3 mm from the tip of your opening pick. Mark it with the marker, and you're all set for the next step!

Step 3

- Cover the iPhone's screen with overlapping strips of clear packing tape until the entire front is sealed like a pro.

- If the suction cup isn’t cooperating in the next steps, no worries! Just fold a sturdy piece of tape (think duct tape) into a little handle and use that to lift the screen instead.

Step 4

- Pull the blue handle back to release the Anti-Clamp's arms.

- Slide the arms onto either the left or right edge of your iPhone.

- Place the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone—one on the front side, the other on the back.

- Press the cups together to create a strong suction grip on the area.

Step 5

- Slide the blue handle forward to lock those arms in place.

- Give the handle a full 360-degree turn clockwise, or keep going until the suction cups start to stretch a bit.

- Keep an eye on the suction cups to make sure they stay lined up. If they start to drift, just loosen them a little and realign the arms.

Step 6

- Place your iPhone on a solid surface like a hardcover book, keeping it steady and parallel to the floor. This makes the next steps a breeze!

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the bottom edge of the iPhone until it feels just a tad too hot to touch. We want that adhesive to loosen up!

- Take a breather for a minute to let the adhesive relax and create a little opening for us.

- Once the Anti-Clamp has created a gap big enough, gently slide an opening pick under the screen's plastic bezel.

- Feel free to skip the next two steps!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

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

- Slide an opening pick into the gap just beneath the screen's plastic bezel to keep things moving.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 9

- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the right edge of your iPhone (yep, the side with the power button) for about 90 seconds or until it feels a bit too hot to touch. Just the right amount of warmth will make things easier later on.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 10

- Glide your opening pick along the bottom right curve of the iPhone—think of it as giving your phone a gentle nudge to loosen up the sticky adhesive.

- Keep that pick moving up the right edge, all the way to the top right corner. Smooth moves only!

- Pause for a moment and leave the pick chilling in the top right corner before you go on.

Step 11

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

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 12

- Slip your pick under the top right corner of the phone. Gently glide it around the corner and across the top edge, stopping just before you reach the earpiece speaker cut-out. You're doing great!

Step 13

- Grab your trusty hair dryer and aim it at the left edge of your iPhone! Give it a good 90 seconds of warmth or until it feels just a tad too hot to touch. You got this!

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 14

Step 15

- Grab a second opening pick and gently slide it into the bottom left corner of your iPhone.

- Now, twist both picks at the same time, and watch as the left edge pops free from its clips!

Step 16

- Turn your iPhone so the right edge is facing you.

- Open your iPhone by gently lifting the screen from the right side, like flipping open a book.

- Rest the screen against something stable to keep it propped up while you work on the rest of the phone.

- When putting everything back together, position the screen, align the clips at the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the screen down. If it doesn't snap in easily, check the clips along the edges to make sure none of them are bent.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 17

- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and carefully unscrew the eight screws holding the battery connector cover in place. Easy peasy!

- Before you seal everything up, this is a perfect time to power on your iPhone and check that everything is functioning as it should. Just remember to power it down completely before diving back in!

- You'll need six screws that are 1.3 mm long.

- Don't forget about that one 1.6 mm long screw!

- And keep an eye out for the one 1.9 mm long screw too!

Step 18

- Grab the connector cover with some tweezers and gently slide it down to free up those flex cables.

- Carefully lift off the connector cover.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 19

- Grab the pointed end of your spudger and gently lift the battery connector out of its socket. It’s a little tug, but nothing too crazy!

- Once it’s free, bend the connector away from the logic board. This will stop it from making any accidental contact and turning the phone back on during your repair. Safety first!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 20

- Grab your trusty spudger and use its pointed end to gently pry the first display cable straight up from its socket. Easy does it!

- When it's time to re-attach connectors like this one, take a moment to line them up carefully. Press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, then do the same on the other side. Remember, avoid pressing down in the middle! If things get misaligned, those little pins can bend and that’s a no-go. If you find yourself in a pickle, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 21

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently use its pointed end to pop that second display cable right out of its socket. Go ahead, give it a little nudge upwards and watch it disconnect like magic!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 22

- Carefully remove the screen.

- Once the screen is off, clean up the areas with some isopropyl alcohol (>90%)—then add new adhesive where it's needed.

- When you're putting it back together, feel free to stop here if you're planning on replacing the screen adhesives.

Step 23

- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and unscrew the five screws holding that rear camera assembly cover in place. You've got this!

- Next up, take your Phillips screwdriver and carefully remove that 1.7 mm screw. Just one little guy, no biggie.

- Now, go ahead and remove the four 1.5 mm Y000 screws. One by one, keep it steady!

- Finally, take out that lone 1.2 mm Y000 screw. It's small but mighty, so don't miss it!

Step 24

- Use a pair of tweezers to gently grab the rear-facing camera assembly cover.

- Slide the camera cover toward the volume buttons to carefully release its small metal edge from the frame.

- Take out the rear-facing camera assembly cover.

- When putting things back together, make sure the camera cover is lined up just right and press the small metal edge back into its spot in the frame.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 25

- Take your trusty spudger and gently pop up the connector for the ultra wide and telephoto lens cable—just lift it straight out of its socket.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 26

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently work it under the wide lens cable. Once you've got it, carefully lift the connector straight up from its socket. Nice and easy—don't force it!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 27

- Slide the sharp tip of your trusty spudger right under the bottom edge of that rear-facing camera assembly. You're doing great!

- Now, give the back of the spudger a gentle tilt downwards to pop up the rear-facing camera assembly. Keep it going!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 28

- Grab some tweezers or just your fingers and carefully pop out the rear-facing camera assembly.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 29

- Grab your standoff screwdriver and carefully twist out the 2.8 mm standoff screw holding down that lidar sensor cover.

Step 30

- Grab your trusty tweezers and gently pop off that lidar sensor cover like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 31

- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the lidar sensor cable connector up from its socket. Easy does it—no need to flex those muscles!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 32

- Slide the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the lidar sensor.

- Gently tilt the back of the spudger downward to lift the lidar sensor free.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement

Step 33

- If you can, power up your device and give your repair a test run before you go all in with the adhesive and sealing it up tight.

- Take a moment to compare your new replacement part with the original—you might need to move over some leftover bits or peel off those pesky adhesive backings from the new part before it fits in.

- To put your device back together, just retrace your steps in reverse order.

- Don’t forget to take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler—let's keep our planet happy!

- Things didn’t go quite as you hoped? No worries! Give some basic troubleshooting a shot, or if you’re feeling stuck, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair for some extra help.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 14 Pro Max Lidar Sensor Replacement
Success!
If you can, power on your device and check that everything’s working before sticking on new adhesive and sealing it up.
Make sure to compare your new part with the old one — you might need to move some bits over or peel off adhesive liners before putting it in.
To put your device back together, just follow these steps in reverse order.
Don’t forget to recycle your e-waste responsibly at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
If things didn’t go as planned, try some basic troubleshooting, or if you’re stuck, you can always schedule a repair for expert help.

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