iPhone 16 Pro Charging Port Removal

Written By: Nick Schultz
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iPhone 16 Pro Charging Port Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the USB-C charging port in your iPhone 16 Pro.

You may need to replace the charging port if it feels loose, or you experience connectivity or charging issues when you plug in your iPhone.

Before you perform this repair, try cleaning the port first. You may not have a broken port—just a dirty one.

You'll need replacement back glass and charging port adhesive to complete this repair. If your new port doesn't include adhesive, use thin, double-sided tape instead.

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    • Allow the phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

    • Unplug any cables from the phone.

    • Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off the phone.

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    • If the screen or back glass is badly cracked, lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.

    • Make sure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's big enough for a suction cup to stick to.

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    • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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    • Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.

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    • Use a standoff screwdriver to remove the 3.6 mm‑long screw securing the charging port to the frame.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.4 mm‑long screws securing the charging port to the frame.

    • These screws are tight and can be difficult to reach. Angle your screwdriver at as shallow of an angle as you can.

    • When you're installing the charging port, temporarily install the two external P2 pentalobe screws to help with port alignment. Once it's aligned, secure the port with its Phillips screws.

    • Remove the pentalobe screws after this, or they'll block you from installing the back glass.

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    • Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the 1.3 mm‑long screw securing the charging port to the frame.

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    • The charging port has an adhesive gasket that seals it against the bottom and edge of the frame. It's also tucked behind two prongs, which prevents you from pulling the port away from the frame.

    • Insert the point of a spudger under one side of the charging port.

    • Pry up gently to separate the gasket and lift the port up.

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    • Don't pull the port directly away from its cut-out in the frame. There are two prongs holding it in place.

    • Pull the charging port away from the microphone.

    • Remove the charging port.

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    • During reassembly, note the following:

    • The two screw posts underneath the charging port contain grounding clips. During reassembly, make sure they're still clipped in place. The clips should face towards the bottom edge of the iPhone.

    • Make sure the two black prongs are standing straight up. If they were bent when you removed the port, use the point of a spudger to carefully straighten them.

    • Remove all of the original adhesive securing the port to the frame before replacing it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your iPhone, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our iPhone 16 Pro Answers community for help.

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