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iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement

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  1. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the pentalobe screws: paso 1, imagen 1 de 1
    • Caution: Before you begin, discharge your iPhone battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.

    • Power off your iPhone before beginning disassembly.

    • Remove the two 6.7 mm-long pentalobe P2 screws at the bottom edge of the iPhone.

    • Opening the iPhone's display will compromise its waterproof seals. Have replacement seals ready before you proceed past this step, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if you reassemble your iPhone without replacing the seals.

  2. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Mark your opening picks: paso 2, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Mark your opening picks: paso 2, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Mark your opening picks: paso 2, imagen 3 de 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.

    Got to step 2 and realized the fix kit doesn't include an opening pick! Looks like a guitar pick, and I have those lying around. Is that expected? Looks like the pick is used in many steps below. There's a little blue crowbar that isn't mentioned in the instructions. Perhaps that replaces the opening pick?

    Sloan Looney - Contestar

    Hi! I can't see which guide you were using when writing this comment. Can you reply here with which guide and fix kit you used?

    Clay Eickemeyer -

    I see you posted this in Meta. I hope it's resolved soon! In the meantime, a guitar pick may work well enough for your repair.

    Clay Eickemeyer -

    what fix kit?

    Meow Purr -

    My fix kit didn't include an opening pick either

    WILLIAM HARRIS - Contestar

    Make sure you check inside the black boxes after emptying them. My pick was stuck inside one of the boxes.

    AndyF - Contestar

    My AliExpress refurbished screen came with a pick that has a coin-like circle that pops out, so no modification was necessary

    Gijs Leegwater - Contestar

  3. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Tape over any cracks: paso 3, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Tape over any cracks: paso 3, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Tape over any cracks: paso 3, imagen 3 de 3
    • If your iPhone has a cracked screen, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass.

    • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's screen until the whole face is covered.

    • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

    • If you can't get the suction cup to stick in the next few steps, fold a strong piece of tape (such as duct tape) into a handle and lift the screen with that instead.

    • If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

  4. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: paso 4, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: paso 4, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Anti-Clamp instructions: paso 4, imagen 3 de 3
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    • The next three steps demonstrate the Anti-Clamp, a tool we designed to make the opening procedure easier. If you aren't using the Anti-Clamp, skip down three steps for an alternate method.

    • For complete instructions on how to use the Anti-Clamp, check out this guide.

    • Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.

    • Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your iPhone.

    • Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the iPhone—one on the front, and one on the back.

    • Squeeze the cups together to apply suction to the desired area.

    • If you find that the surface of your iPhone is too slippery for the Anti-Clamp to hold onto, you can use tape to create a grippier surface.

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    • Pull the blue handle forwards to lock the arms.

    • Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.

    • Make sure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen the suction cups slightly and realign the arms.

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    • Support your iPhone on something sturdy such as a hardcover book so it rests hands-free and parallel to the ground; this makes it easier to work with in the following steps.

    • Use a hair dryer to heat along the bottom edge of the iPhone. The screen should feel slightly too hot to touch.

    • For complete instructions on how to use a hair dryer, check out this guide.

    • Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.

    • Insert an opening pick under the screen's plastic bezel when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.

    • If the Anti-Clamp doesn't create a sufficient gap, apply more heat to the area and rotate the handle a quarter turn.

    • Don't crank more than a quarter turn at a time, and wait one minute between turns. Let the Anti-Clamp and time do the work for you.

    • Skip the next three steps.

  7. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: paso 7, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to heat the bottom edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

    • Never leave your hair dryer in one spot for an extended period of time.

    wenn man die Frontkamera nicht tauscht sondern nur anhebt und reinigt, funktioniert Face ID dann noch?

    dominic327i - Contestar

    Wenn du beim Aus- und Einbau alles richtig machst, dürfte dabei nichts passieren.

    Fabian Neidhardt -

  8. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Apply a suction cup: paso 8, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Apply a suction cup: paso 8, imagen 2 de 2
    • If you're using a single suction handle, apply it to the bottom edge of the phone, while avoiding the very edge of the glass.

  9. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Lift the screen slightly: paso 9, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Lift the screen slightly: paso 9, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Lift the screen slightly: paso 9, imagen 3 de 3
    • Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the screen and the frame.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap under the screen's plastic bezel.

    • The watertight adhesive holding the screen in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your tool.

    Be very careful on this step to insert the pick as vertically as possible!!! I ended up separating the glass from the outer frame on this step and destroying the screen. Not a cheap mistake to make!

    L E - Contestar

  10. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the right edge: paso 10, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the right edge: paso 10, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the right edge of the iPhone (the edge with the power button) for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

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    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the iPhone to separate its adhesive.

    • Continue sliding up the right edge of the iPhone until you reach the top right corner.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage internal components.

    • Leave the pick in the top right corner before continuing.

  12. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the top edge: paso 12, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the top edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

  13. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: paso 13, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: paso 13, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: paso 13, imagen 3 de 3
    • Slide the opening pick around the top right corner of the iPhone to separate the top adhesive.

    • Don't insert your pick more than 3 mm, as you may damage the top sensors.

    • Leave the pick in the top left corner before continuing.

  14. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the left edge: paso 14, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Heat the left edge: paso 14, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a hair dryer to heat the left edge of the iPhone for 90 seconds or until the screen is slightly too hot to touch.

  15. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Screen information: paso 15, imagen 1 de 1
    • There are delicate cables along the left edge of your iPhone. Don't insert your pick here, as you may damage the cables.

  16. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: paso 16, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: paso 16, imagen 2 de 2
    • Insert a second opening pick in the bottom left corner of the iPhone.

    • Twist both picks simultaneously until the left edge clips release.

    • Apply the twisting force gradually.

    • If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, reheat the left edge.

  17. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Open the iPhone: paso 17, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Open the iPhone: paso 17, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Open the iPhone: paso 17, imagen 3 de 3
    • Rotate your iPhone so the right edge faces you.

    • Open the iPhone by swinging the display up from the right side, like the front cover of a book.

    • Don't try to fully separate the display yet, as several fragile ribbon cables still connect it to the iPhone's logic board.

    • Lean the display against something to keep it propped up while you're working on the phone.

    • During reassembly, lay the display in position, align the clips along the top edge, and carefully press the top edge into place before snapping the rest of the display down. If it doesn't click easily into place, check the condition of the clips around the perimeter of the display and make sure they aren't bent.

  18. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Unscrew the battery and display connector cover: paso 18, imagen 1 de 1
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    • Remove four 1.1 mm-long Y000 screws securing the battery and display connector cover.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your iPhone.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your iPhone and test all functions before you seal the display in place. Be sure to power your iPhone back down completely before you continue working.

  19. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the battery and display connector cover: paso 19, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the battery and display connector cover.

  20. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery: paso 20, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery: paso 20, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to pry the battery connector up from its socket on the logic board.

    • Try not to damage the black silicone seal surrounding this and other board connections. These seals provide extra protection against water and dust intrusion.

    • Bend the connector slightly away from the logic board to prevent it from accidentally making contact with the socket and providing power to the phone during your repair.

  21. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the display cable: paso 21, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the display cable: paso 21, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the display cable connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  22. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Unscrew the front sensor connector cover: paso 22, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a Y000 driver to remove the four 1.1 mm-long screws securing the front sensor connector cover.

  23. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the front sensor connector cover: paso 23, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the front sensor connector cover: paso 23, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the front sensor connector cover: paso 23, imagen 3 de 3
    • Swing the cover up from the left until the small clip on the right unhooks.

    • Remove the cover.

    • During reassembly, insert the clip on the right edge into its slot first, then hinge the rest of the cover into place.

  24. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the front sensors: paso 24, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Disconnect the front sensors: paso 24, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger or a fingernail to disconnect the front sensor assembly cable connector.

    when lifting up the front sensor assembly cable connector, you should use the flat end of the spudger. Using the pointed end as shown in the picture runs the risk of damaging components on the board and/or the cable connector itself.

    Carter Taylor - Contestar

  25. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the display assembly: paso 25, imagen 1 de 1
  26. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Unscrew the loudspeaker: paso 26, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 1.4 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

  27. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: paso 27, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: paso 27, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: paso 27, imagen 3 de 3
    • Slowly lift the loudspeaker out of its recess while gently peeling it off of its adhesive strip. Reapply this strip to the new loudspeaker.

    • Remove the loudspeaker.

  28. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine plastic cover: paso 28, imagen 1 de 1
    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 1.4 mm screw securing the Taptic Engine plastic cover.

  29. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement: paso 29, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the plastic cover

  30. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine: paso 30, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine: paso 30, imagen 2 de 2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry the Taptic Engine connector straight up and out of its socket.

  31. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement: paso 31, imagen 1 de 1
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    • Remove the three screws securing the Taptic Engine:

    • Two 2.8 mm standoff screws

    • Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff screwdriver or bit.

    • In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

    • One 1.6 mm Phillips screw

  32. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine: paso 32, imagen 1 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine: paso 32, imagen 2 de 3 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the Taptic Engine: paso 32, imagen 3 de 3
    • Remove the Taptic Engine.

    • If you are replacing the Taptic Engine, remove the adhesive strip and transfer it to the new Taptic Engine before beginning reassembly.

  33. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Locate the adhesive strips: paso 33, imagen 1 de 1
    • The battery is secured to the rear case with four pieces of stretch-release adhesive—two on the bottom edge of the battery, and two on the top edge.

    • Each piece of adhesive has a black pull-tab at the end, which is lightly adhered to the edge of the battery.

    • In the following steps, you'll pull each tab to slowly stretch out the adhesive underneath the battery. These "command-strip" style adhesives lose their stick when stretched, so you can remove the battery with ease.

    • If the strips break, don't panic! They don't always work as intended. Keep reading for tips on removing broken strips.

  34. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the stretch-release adhesive: paso 34, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the stretch-release adhesive: paso 34, imagen 2 de 2
    • Peel down the first battery adhesive pull-tab to un-stick it from the bottom edge of the battery.

    • Space is tight around some parts of the battery. It may help to slide an opening pick between the battery and its adhesive to help separate the adhesive.

    • Caution: Don't jab the battery with any sharp tools. A punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or catch fire.

  35. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement: paso 35, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement: paso 35, imagen 2 de 2
    • Peel down the second battery adhesive pull-tab to un-stick it from the bottom edge of the battery.

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    • Grab the first pull-tab with your fingers and slowly pull it away from the battery, toward the bottom of the iPhone.

    • Pull hard enough to maintain tension on the strip, but don't force it. Give it plenty of time to stretch and un-stick from under the battery.

    • Don't press down on the battery. Hold the iPhone firmly by its sides.

    • Keep the strip flat and unwrinkled. Try to pull evenly on the whole strip, rather than pulling mainly in the middle or on one side.

    • Pull at a low angle so the strip doesn't snag on the edge of the battery.

    • If the adhesive strip breaks off, try to retrieve it using your fingers or blunt tweezers, and continue pulling—but do not pry under the battery.

    • If any of the adhesive strips break off underneath the battery and can't be retrieved, try to remove the other strips, and then proceed as instructed below.

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    • Grab the second pull-tab with your fingers and pull it away from the battery, toward the bottom of the iPhone.

    • Follow the same procedure as with the previous strip: don't press down on the battery, keep the strip flat and unwrinkled, and pull at a low angle.

    • If the adhesive strip breaks off, try to retrieve it using your fingers or blunt tweezers, and continue pulling—but do not pry under the battery.

    • If the adhesive breaks off underneath the battery and can't be retrieved, continue with the next step.

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    • Peel up the two remaining battery adhesive pull-tabs to un-stick them from the top edge of the battery.

    • There's not a lot of space to grab these adhesive strips—using an opening pick to separate them from the battery before grabbing them with tweezers may help.

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    • Using the same procedure as before, pull the remaining two tabs, one at a time, to stretch and remove the remaining adhesive strip holding the battery in place. Try not to snag the adhesive on anything.

    • Be careful not to fling the battery from the iPhone as the final adhesive strip comes out.

    • If you removed all the adhesive strips successfully, skip the next step.

    • Otherwise, continue with the next step below.

  40. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, How to remove a stuck battery: paso 40, imagen 1 de 2 iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, How to remove a stuck battery: paso 40, imagen 2 de 2
    • If you're still having trouble removing the battery, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery in the area of the broken adhesive strip(s).

    • Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive.

    • Use an opening pick or the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery.

    • Don't try to forcefully lever the battery out. If needed, apply a few more drops of alcohol to further weaken the adhesive. Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool.

  41. iPhone 12 Pro Max Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: paso 41, imagen 1 de 1
    • Remove the battery.

    • If there's any alcohol solution remaining in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery.

    • If your new battery didn't come with adhesive preinstalled, refer to this guide for help replacing the adhesive strips.

    • Perform a force restart after reassembly. This can prevent several issues and simplify troubleshooting.

Conclusión

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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 12 Pro Max Answers community for help.

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Will you ship to England from your us store I am after the battery

Glenn hinds - Contestar

Just an FYI. Seems like there's a solid chance that if you swap out the battery, your iPhone will not recognize the battery as an Apple certified one and will cease to receive any updates.

Daniel Pino - Contestar

100% chance, you can't make the message go away unless you have a BMS board reprogrammer

Zachary Rushworth -

How to solve that problem?

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