iPhone 18 Pro Max Top Speaker
Before You Begin
Warning
Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.
Remove the following parts before you begin:
Tools
Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)
ESD-safe tweezers
Nylon probe (black stick)
Torque driver (orange, 0.85 kgf cm)
Torx Plus 4IP 25 mm bit
Torx Plus 4IP 44 mm half-moon bit
Refer to a full list of tools required for all repairs.
Removal
Note: If you've already completed the removal steps, skip to reassembly.
Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 4IP bit to remove three 4IP screws from the top speaker.
Use the black stick to lift the top speaker out of the enclosure.
Caution: Don't damage the springs on the top speaker. If the springs are damaged, replace the top speaker.
Reassembly
Screw location diagram
Position the top speaker in the enclosure at an angle as shown. Then lower it into the enclosure.
- Caution: Ensure that the top speaker gasket is fully aligned with the indentation in the enclosure.
Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 14.5 Ncm. Use the adjustable torque driver and 4IP 25 mm bit to partially install two new 4IP screws 923-15931 (E1, E2) in the order listed below. Then fully install the screws in the same order.
923-15931 (E1)
923-15931 (E2)
Use the orange torque driver and 4IP 44 mm half-moon bit to install one new 4IP screw (923-15931) (E3) into the top speaker.
Note: If the 4IP 44 mm half-moon bit isn't available, use the 4IP 25 mm bit with the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver instead. Set the torque value on the adjustable torque driver to 10 Ncm.
Reinstall the following parts to complete reassembly: