iPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 30 Steps

Follow this guide to swap out the Taptic Engine in your iPhone 15 Pro Max. If your phone's vibrations are feeling a bit shaky or they're coming and going like a bad signal, it might be time for a Taptic Engine replacement. Don't forget to grab some replacement screen adhesive to wrap up this repair!

Step 1

- First things first, unplug those cables from your phone and give it some space to breathe. Next, it's time for a little power nap! Hold down the power button along with either of the volume buttons, then slide to turn off your phone. Easy peasy!

Step 2

- If your screen or back glass is seriously cracked, slap on some overlapping strips of packing tape to keep things together and protect your fingers while you work.

Step 3

- Take a moment to measure 3mm from the tip, then grab a permanent marker and make a little mark on your opening pick. This will help you get a clean start!

Step 4

- Grab your trusty P2 pentalobe driver and twist out the two 7.2 mm screws hugging each side of the charging port.

Step 5

- Grab a hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of the screen until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.

Tools Used
  1. Hair DryeriPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement
  2. Heat GuniPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 6

- Stick a suction handle onto the lower edge of your screen—think of it as giving your device a little handlebar mustache.

- Give that handle a firm, steady tug to coax a gap between the screen and frame. No need to flex; just keep it smooth.

- Slide the tip of an opening pick into the gap you just made. Like picking a lock, but way less dramatic.

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleiPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 7

- Heads up! The screen is connected to the phone by two delicate cables: one is hanging out just above the action button, and the other is chilling near the middle of the left edge.

- Around the phone’s edge, you’ll find several spring contacts. Be super gentle when sliding your pick in here—don’t go deeper than needed to avoid bending those tiny springs.

Step 8

- Wiggle your pick along the bottom edge to loosen up that stubborn adhesive.

- Park your pick in the bottom right corner—no adhesive reunion parties allowed here!

Step 9

- Warm up the right edge of the screen until it feels nicely toasty to the touch.

Step 10

- Gently slide your pick around the bottom right corner of the screen, heading towards the power button. You'll feel a little resistance when you hit a clip holding the screen in place—don’t worry, that’s totally normal!

- Now, rotate your pick so the flat side is underneath the screen. You’re on the right track, keep going!

Step 11

- Give that pick a little twist to widen the gap between the screen and the frame until you hear the satisfying pop of the right clip letting go.

- Slide in a second opening pick just to the right of the first one to keep things moving smoothly.

Step 12

- Gently slide the first pick down to the bottom right corner of your screen. You're doing great!

- Now, slide the second pick up to the top right corner to help break that stubborn adhesive free.

- Keep those picks in place to stop the adhesive from getting all clingy again. You've got this!

Step 13

- Heat up the top edge of the screen until it feels warm to the touch.

Step 14

- Gently slide your pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to pop free the two clips and adhesive holding it down.

Step 15

- Warm up the left edge of the screen until it feels nice and toasty to the touch.

Step 16

- Gently guide your pick around the top left corner of the screen.

- Now, slide your pick to the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive and get that screen loose!

Step 17

- Carefully swing the screen open to the left side of the phone.

- Set the screen against a box or something sturdy to avoid putting stress on those delicate cables.

Step 18

- Grab your tri-point Y000 driver and loosen the six screws holding down the logic board cover:

- One screw that's 2.1 mm long

- Five screws that measure 1.5 mm each

Step 19

- Grab those tweezers or give it a good pinch with your fingers and slide that logic board cover down to the bottom of the phone to free the sensor cable. You're doing great!

- Now, go ahead and lift off the cover!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 20

- Gently slide the tip of an opening pick under the battery press connector to lift and disconnect it.

Step 21

- Take your spudger and gently pop up the ambient light sensor connector—it’s hanging out at the top left corner of the logic board. Easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 22

- Pop off the screen press connector with a gentle twist—like you're opening a secret snack compartment.

Step 23

- Take off the screen—handle with care, like it's the last slice of pizza.

- When you're putting everything back together, pause here and follow the guide to slap on that fresh screen adhesive.

Step 24

- Grab your trusty Phillips #000 driver and get ready to tackle those screws holding the loudspeaker in place:

- Three of those little 2.1 mm screws

- And don't forget the one 2.9 mm screw

Step 25

- Gently slide an opening pick beneath the tape in that tiny gap between the Taptic Engine and the loudspeaker, like a ninja infiltrating a secret lair.

- Now, glide that pick towards the left edge of the phone to free the tape from the Taptic Engine. You're on the right track!

Step 26

- Slide the flat end of your spudger between the loudspeaker's right edge and the frame.

- Gently pry it up until you can get a good grip on the loudspeaker with your fingers.

- Carefully remove the loudspeaker from its spot.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 27

- Gently wiggle the tip of your spudger under the Taptic Engine press connector and pop it loose.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 28

- Pop out those two screws that are holding down the grounding clip—one is a 1.2 mm Phillips #000, the other is a 1.9 mm tri-point Y000. They’re a mixed pair, so keep track of which is which.

- Grab your tweezers and gently lift the grounding clip free. Easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersiPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement

Step 29

- Let's get those screws out! Start by unscrewing the two screws holding the Taptic Engine in place:

- One 2.9mm Phillips #000 screw – no biggie!

- One 3.8mm standoff screw – it's just a little more extra, but you've got this!

Step 30

- Put your device back together by following these steps in reverse—easy peasy.

- Remember to drop off your electronic waste at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things green.

- If things didn’t quite work out, try some simple troubleshooting or reach out to our Answers community for a hand. And if you’re really stuck, you can always schedule a repair!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgeriPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement
Success!
Put your device back together by following these steps in reverse—easy peasy!
Remember to drop off your e-waste at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things green.
If something didn’t quite work out, try some basic troubleshooting or feel free to schedule a repair with us for expert help.

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