iPhone 16 Pro Logic Board Replacement
Follow this guide to replace the logic board in your iPhone 16 Pro.
The logic board has connectors on top and below itself. As a result, you may need to remove the screen to re-connect it.
You'll need replacement back glass adhesive to complete this repair.
After you complete this guide, calibrate authentic Apple replacement components using Repair Assistant.
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Werkzeuge
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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iOpener Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Masking Tape Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Packing Tape Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Phillips #000 Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Suction Handle Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Tweezers Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Ersatzteile
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iPhone 16 Pro Display Adhesive Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Anleitung
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Prepare the phone for disassembly
Unplug any cables from the phone.
Hold the power and either volume buttons and slide to power off the phone.
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Tape over any cracks
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.
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Mark your opening picks
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
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Remove the pentalobe screws
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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Heat the bottom edge
Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back glass, above the USB-C port.
Pull up on the handle with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back glass and the frame.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Back glass information
There's a delicate cable connecting the back glass to the phone, right next to the volume up button. Don't insert your pick here to avoid slicing the cable.
There are multiple spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be extra careful not to insert your pick deeper than suggested in each step to avoid bending these contacts.
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Separate the bottom edge adhesive
Slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave your pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the right edge
Heat the right edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the bottom right corner adhesive
Slide your pick around the bottom right corner and halfway up the right edge, or until you feel a hard stop at a clip securing the back glass.
Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the left edge
Heat the left edge of the back glass until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the left edge adhesive
Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
Slide the second pick around the bottom left corner and along the left edge of the screen to separate the adhesive and release the metal clips.
Leave this pick inserted at the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the top edge
Heat the top edge of the back glass, including the area around the volume buttons, until it's hot to the touch.
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Separate the top edge adhesive
Slide your opening pick across the top edge and around the top right corner to the volume up button to separate the adhesive.
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Swing open the back glass
Gently swing open the back glass towards the volume buttons.
Support the back glass with a clean, sturdy object like a small box to avoid straining the cable.
Remove the opening picks.
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Disconnect the battery
Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector cover:
Two 1.2 mm‑long screws
One 1.0 mm‑long screw
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Step 17
Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the lower connector cover.
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Step 18
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Disconnect the back glass
Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the upper connector cover:
Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
One 1.2 mm‑long screw
One 1.6 mm‑long screw
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Step 20
Use tweezers or your fingers to pick up and remove the upper connector cover.
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Step 21
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the back glass press connector.
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Remove the back glass
Lift the back glass off the frame and remove it.
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Disconnect the earpiece speaker
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna press connectors, located on the top right corner of the logic board.
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Remove the earpiece speaker
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the earpiece speaker:
Three 1.2 mm‑long screws
Two 1.8 mm‑long screws
One 1.7 mm‑long screw
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Step 25
Insert the point of a spudger in the bottom-right corner of the earpiece speaker and pry it up to remove it.
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Disconnect the logic board
Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the press connectors from the top of the logic board:
Seven silver connectors
Three black connectors
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Remove the screws
Use a standoff screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the logic board:
Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
One 3.4 mm‑long screw
One 4.2 mm‑long screw
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Screen connector information
This image shows the display connector underneath the logic board with the board removed. The next two steps show how to disconnect this connector from the logic board.
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Remove the logic board
Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the battery and the logic board. Hold the pick in place with your fingers.
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Step 30
Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the right edge of the logic board.
Gently pry with the spudger and opening pick to lift the logic board and disconnect the screen connector.
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Step 31
Pick up the bottom edge of the logic board, flip it up towards the top of the phone, and hold it steady vertically.
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front sensor connector from the underside of the logic board.
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Step 32
Remove the logic board.
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Connect the front sensor cable
Hold the logic board above the phone so the socket on the underside of the board is close to the front sensor cable.
Use your finger or a spudger to press the front sensor cable connector into its socket on the logic board until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.
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Lay the logic board in place
Use your fingers or a spudger to gently hold all the loose press connectors out of the way so you can lay the logic board in place.
Lay the logic board in its recess.
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Install the logic board
Make sure the logic board rests in place against its screw posts. The posts will properly align the board to the display connector underneath it.
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Step 36
Use a standoff screwdriver to install the four screws securing the logic board:
Two 4.5 mm‑long screws
One 3.4 mm‑long screw
One 4.2 mm‑long screw
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Step 37
Use your finger or a spudger to connect the press connectors to the top of the logic board:
Three black connectors
Seven silver connectors
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Install the earpiece speaker
Insert the top edge of the earpiece speaker into its cutout at a downward angle before pressing it flat to the frame.
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Step 39
Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the six screws securing the earpiece speaker:
Three 1.2 mm‑long screws
Two 1.8 mm‑long screws
One 1.7 mm‑long screw
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Connect the earpiece speaker
Use your finger or a spudger to connect the earpiece speaker and 5G mmWave antenna (US only) press connectors, located on the top right corner of the logic board.
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Remove the leftover adhesive
Use blunt nose tweezers or your fingers to remove large pieces of adhesive from the frame perimeter.
Use a spudger to scrape the adhesive residue off of the frame.
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Clean the back glass
If you're reusing your back glass, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to a microfiber or lint-free cloth and wipe around the perimeter to prepare the surface for new adhesive.
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Clean the frame
Wrap a lint-free cloth or a coffee filter over the point of a spudger and apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to it.
Wipe in one direction along the perimeter of the frame to clean the adhesive residue.
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Apply the replacement adhesive
Lay the adhesive sheet over the frame to determine its proper orientation.
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Grab the tab in the corner of the adhesive sheet and peel the liner to expose a third of the adhesive.
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Step 46
Carefully align the exposed edge of the adhesive strip with the corresponding edge of the iPhone's frame.
When it's correctly aligned, gently press the exposed adhesive strip onto the frame.
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Step 47
Continue peeling away the liner from the adhesive, gently pressing the adhesive into place.
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Step 48
Use a spudger to press the adhesive around the entire perimeter of your iPhone.
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Step 49
Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the pull tab connected to the large front liner. The pull tab is often in a corner of the liner.
Use the pull tab to peel off the large front liner from the adhesive.
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Connect the back glass
Prop up the back glass along the right edge of your iPhone.
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Step 51
Use your finger or the flat end of a spudger to press and connect the back glass connector onto the logic board.
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Connect the battery
Use your finger or a spudger to press and connect the battery press connector onto the logic board.
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Install the connector covers
Align the back glass connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
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Step 54
Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the four screws securing the back glass connector cover:
Two 1.3 mm‑long screws
Two 1.0 mm‑long screws
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Step 55
Align the battery connector cover by its screw holes and lay it in place.
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Step 56
Use a tri-point Y000 driver to install the three screws securing the battery connector cover:
Two 1.3 mm‑long screws
One 1.0 mm‑long screw
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Remove the final adhesive liners
Use your fingers or a spudger to peel away all perimeter liners, exposing the adhesive.
Check the frame and back glass for any stray liners and remove them. There should be no liners remaining.
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Install the back glass
Lower the back glass onto the frame, beginning with the top edge.
Press along the edges of the iPhone until the back glass sits flush against the frame.
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Apply heat to the perimeter
Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or an iOpener to heat the back glass perimeter until it's slightly too hot to touch.
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Apply pressure to the perimeter
Use your fingers to firmly squeeze around the perimeter of the iPhone.
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Step 61
Place your iPhone screen-side down on a clean, flat work surface.
Lay a strip of tape around the perimeter of the back glass to protect the finish.
Stack coins around the perimeter of the back glass until you create a wall that's as tall as the rear camera protrusions.
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Step 62
Place 3-4 heavy books squarely on top of your iPhone.
Leave the books in place for about 30 minutes.
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Install the pentalobe screws
Use a P2 pentalobe screwdriver to install the two 7.4 mm‑long screws on either side of the USB-C port.
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Abschluss
After your repair, calibrate genuine replacement parts using Apple's Repair Assistant. Navigate to Settings → General → About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
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.