Ever notice your iPhone’s vibrations feel off or don’t work as they should? That could mean it is time to replace the Taptic Engine. The Taptic Engine makes your iPhone vibrate when you get a notification or press certain buttons. It is a key part of how your phone feels when you use it. That is a taptic engine that gives you feedback that feels almost like pressing actual buttons.
This step-by-step guide is specially designed for you If your iphone 15 Pro Max’s vibrations feel weak, rough, or stop working entirely. Because it is a sign that the Taptic Engine might need to be replaced. In this guide we will walk you through the steps to replace it so your iPhone 15 Pro Max feels as good as new.
How To Replace iPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine Replacement
Preparing your iPhone 15 Pro Max for disassembling is important. When you decide to replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine, you must let the battery drain less than 25%. A charged battery is more dangerous to catch fire if accidentally gets damaged. Also you have to unplug all the wires from the phone before starting the disassembling process. Other than the above important actions you need to collect all the important tools and gadgets necessary for the iPhone 15 Pro Max Taptic Engine replacement.
*P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
*iPhone 15 Pro Max Vibrator
*Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
*Suction Handle
*iFixit Opening Picks
*Tri‑point Y000 Screwdriver
*Tweezers
*Spudger
*Phillips #000 Screwdriver
*Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones
*Isopropyl Alcohol
*Lint-Free Cloth
Step #1. Switch Off iPhone 15 Pro Max
To turn off your iPhone 15 Pro these are the few simple steps to follow.
*Press and hold the side button on the right side of your iPhone along with either of the Volume buttons on the left.
*Keep holding both buttons until you see the “Slide to power off” option appear on the screen.
*Slide the power icon from left to right to shut down your iPhone.
Alternatively you can power off your iPhone 15 Pro through the Settings app or by asking Siri for assistance.
Step #2. Unfasten Pentalobe Screws
*Firstly we need to remove the pentalobe screws that are located on two sides of the charging port.
*Use the P2 pentalobe driver to unfasten these two 7.2 mm long screws.
*Keep these screws safely aside to avoid Hessel while reassembling.
Step #3. Apply Heat On the iPhone 15 Pro Screen
Whenever we need to remove the back glass or screen of any phone heat apply melt the adhesive and make the process easier. So here we want to remove the screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max to replace the taptic engine.
*Apply heat on the screen for two minutes.
*Use a heat gun, hair dryer, hot plate, or hair straightener.
*Try to start from the bottom edge of the screen then move it to other sides of the screen.
Precautions
*Please remember excessive heat can damage the display, battery, ICs or eternal components. So you have to make sure the phone is not getting extremely hot.
*Check the phone with your hand while applying heating.
Step #4. Apply Suction Handle
*After heating the screen it would be very helpful if you apply the suction handle for pulling the screen to create a line gap.
*Apply the suction tool at the bottom of the screen.
*Pull the suction tool steadily until you see a line gap for inserting the opening pick.
Precautions
*If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, cover it with layers of packing tape to protect yourself and make it easier to take apart.
*Leave a smooth spot near the bottom edge where a suction cup can stick.
Step #5. Insert Opening Pick
It’s time to insert an opening pick into the created gap.
Precautions
*Be careful while inserting the opening pick. The iPhone 15 Pro Max Does not allow insertion of the opening pick more than 3 mm long inside the screen.
*In the next step you will the adhesive between the screen and the frame. You need to know about the internal connection of the screen before sliding the opening pick.
*Two thin cables connect the screen to the phone: one is above the action button, and the other is in the middle of the left side.
*There are small springs around the edge of the phone. Don’t insert and push your tool in too far here, or you might bend the springs.
Step #6. Slide The Opening Pick
*Now you will slide the opening pick for cutting the adhesive from all the edges of the screen.
*At this time the tip of the opening pick is inserted into the bottom screen.
*Move the pick back and forth to cut the bottom edge adhesive of the screen
*Now slowly move the pick toward the right edge of the phone.
*Carefully cut the adhesive from the corners.
*While cutting the adhesive at the right edge adhesive you will feel the strong stop near the power button. That is the clip for securing the screen. At this stage you will have to rotate the pick to insert the flat part under the screen. Twist the pick to increase the gap between the screen and the frame until the clip is released.
*Now continue sliding the opening pick.
*There are two clips at the top edge. Release these clips the same as above.
*When you are separating the adhesive from the left edge of the iPhone 15 Pro Max to have be more cautious. Because there are screen cables and tiny components inside the screen. As you have seen in the above pick.
*Don’t insert the opening pick more than 2 mm far inside the screen.
*It is better to rotate the pick to its flat side and cross the middle edge of the left side screen.
*Reach to the bottom left corner and separate the adhesive from all the edges of the phone.
*Apply heat at any stage if you find it hard to separate the adhesive.
Step #7. Open The Screen Like A Book Cover
*The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s entire screen is free now. You can hold it with your hand and swing open the phone because it is still connected through the cables.
*Gently open the screen from the right edge of the phone. As you know the left side of the screen has cable connections.
*If the screen won’t come off easily, check around the edges again to see if there’s any glue or clips still holding it.
*Prop the screen up against a box or something similar so the cables don’t get pulled or damaged.
Step #8. Remove The Logic Board Cover
*For releasing the screen we have to remove the logic board cover that is secured with the six screws.
*Unfasten the six screws and open the logic board cover.
*You will need a tri-point Y000 driver for unfastening the screws on the logic board cover.
*One screw on the top near the cable is 2.1 mm long.
*The other five screws are 1.5 mm long.
*After opening all the screws you can remove the logic board cover.
*You may have to use a tweezer to slide the logic board cover toward the bottom of the phone.
*This action will expose the sensor cable connection.
Precautions
*In the entire repairing process you have to keep track of all screws. Please make sure every screw goes exactly where they come from.
Step #9. Disconnect The Exposed Cables and Remove the Screen
Now you can see the battery cable, ambient light sensor cable, and screen cable.
*Firstly you need to disconnect the battery cable from the logic board. This action will keep you and your phone safe from unfortunate events.
*Then disconnect the ambient light sensor cable from the logic board.
*And disconnect the screen cable from the logic board.
*Now the screen is free. Remove it from the frame.
Step #10. Unfasten the Loudspeaker’s Assembly
*The loudspeaker’s assembly has to be removed to reach the taptic engine.
*Loudspeaker is secured with the four screws.
*Three screws are 2.1 mm long.
*One is a 2.9 mm long screw.
*You will have to use Phillips #000 driver for unfastening these screws.
Step #11. Separate Tape From the Loudspeaker and the Taptic Engine
*There is a tape covering both the loudspeaker and the taptic engine.
*Using an opening pick you can separate it from both the components.
*Insert an opening pick between the taptic engine and battery.
*Then insert it between the loudspeaker and the battery.
*Gently slide the pick back and forth to separate the tape.
Precautions
*Be very careful while inserting the opening pick between the battery and components.
*Battery damage can cause serious issues.
Step #12. Remove Loudspeaker’s Assembly
*You will need a flat-tip spudger for prying the loudspeaker.
*Insert it from the right edge of the loudspeaker.
*Pry it up until it comes out at the level you can grab it with your fingers.
*Remove the loudspeaker’s assembly.
Step #13. Removing the Taptic Engine
*Now we have reached to remove the taptice engine.
*To remove the taptic engine you must disconnect its connection from the board.
*Use a pointed tip spudger for pying it up and disconnect its flex cable.
*Take out the two screws holding the grounding clip.
*One 1.2 mm Phillips #000 screw
*One 1.9 mm tri-point Y000 screw
*Use tweezers to carefully remove the grounding clip.
*Take out the two screws holding the Taptic Engine.
*One 2.9 mm Phillips #000 screw
*One 3.8 mm standoff screw
*If you don’t have a standoff driver, you can use a thin flathead screwdriver—just be careful not to damage the screw heads.
*Insert the flat-tip spudger between the frame and the taptic engine.
*Keep prying it up until it comes to the range of your finger holding.
*Grab it with your fingers and remove it.
Step #14. Replace Taptic Engine
*Take the original replacement Taptic engine for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
*Carefully settle it into its slot.
*Press with your fingers so that the taptic engine perfectly sits in its slot.
*Secure it with two screws.
*One is 2.9 mm and the second is 3.8 mm.
*Place the grounding clip and fasten its two screws of 1.2 and 1.9 mm long.
*Finally connect the taptic engine to the board.
Step #14(a) Reassemble the Loudspeaker’s Assembly
*Correctly satle the loudspeaker’s assembly into its slot.
*Slide the loudspeaker from the right toward the left.
*Check the screw holes of the loudspeaker and fasten all four screws.
Step #15. Application of New Screen Adhesive
Normally the screen adhesive does not work for the second time. If in case your display adhesive is still intact you can reuse it otherwise apply new adhesive for securing the screen perfectly.
*First of all you have to clean the old adhesive from the display.
*Pinch the adhesive line with a pointed-tip tweezer and peel it off as soon as possible.
*Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and clean it with a lint-free cloth.
*Take the custom-cut adhesive stip for your iPhone 15 Pro Max.
*Remove the transparent sheet from the adhesive strip and place it on the phone’s frame.
*Press with your finger or use a flat-tip spudger.
*Remove the blue liner sheet.
*The adhesive is ready.
Step #16. Support the Screen
*Support the screen with your hand because we need to connect the cables.
*You can use a box or something similar to it for holding the screen in a swing position.
Step #17. Connect Cables
It’s time to connect cables to the main board.
*Connect the screen flex cable to the board.
*Connect ambient light cable.
*And in the last connect the battery flex cable to the logic board.
Note
*To reconnect a press connector, place it over its socket. Press down gently on one side until it clicks, then do the same on the other side. Make sure it is flat, as the rubber around the socket might prevent a full connection.
Step #18. Place the Logic Board Cover
*Place the logic board cover. Start it from the bottom to the upper side.
*Locate the screw holes and set it on the logic board.
*Fasten all six screws of the logic board cover.
Step #19. Align the Screen on the Frame
*Now you can gently place the screen on the frame.
*As the screen’s adhesive is already applied so only need to line up the screen correctly and press it with your hand.
Step #20. Turn On Your iPhone 15 Pro Max
*Your iPhone is ready to turn on
*Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo displays.
*Check your phone’s touch and feel the vibration. The taptic engine is doing its work as before.
Finish Line
Great job! The iPhone 15 Pro Max taptic engine replacement guide has come to an end. We hope that everything goes well with your taptic engine replacement. Write us your thoughts about this guide in the comment section or email us.
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