iPhone 16 Pro Earpiece Speaker Removal

Written By: Nick Schultz

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the earpiece speaker in your iPhone 16 Pro.

You may need to replace your earpiece speaker if the sound coming through your iPhone's top speaker, especially during phone calls, is faint or crackling.

You'll need replacement back glass adhesive to complete this repair. If your phone includes a 5G mmWave antenna (USA models only), you'll need replacement adhesive or thin, double-sided tape for it as well if your earpiece speaker doesn't include it.

Tools

Parts

Tesa 61395 Tape

Step 1

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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Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.