Use this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non‑responsive screen in your iPhone 16 Pro Max.
You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.
Note: Since you can't disconnect the battery during this repair, be especially careful not to use metal prying tools or touch any exposed contacts in your iPhone.
After your repair, calibrate an Apple original screen using [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|Repair Assistant|new_window=true].
Before you begin
Tape over any cracks
Remove the pentalobe screws
Mark your opening picks
Create a gap with a suction handle
Screen information
Slice the bottom edge adhesive
Heat the left edge
Separate the left adhesive
Separate the remaining adhesives
Swing open the screen
Remove the connector covers
Disconnect the screen
Remove the screen
Disassembly complete
Ambient light sensor information
Remove the ambient light sensor bracket
Heat the ambient light sensor cable
Peel up the ambient light sensor cable
Reheat the ambient light sensor
Pry up the ambient light sensor
Prepare the ambient light sensor
Place the ambient light sensor
Warm the ambient light sensor cable
Press the ambient light sensor
Install the ambient light sensor bracket
Remove the adhesive and its residue
Apply the replacement adhesive
Reconnect the screen
Install the connector covers
Remove the final liners
Install the screen onto the frame
Apply heat to the perimeter
Apply pressure to the perimeter
Install the pentalobe screws
After your repair, calibrate a genuine replacement screen [link|https://support.apple.com/en-us/120579|using Apple's Repair Assistant|new_window=true]. Navigate to Settings → General → About → Parts & Service History, tap Restart & Finish Repair, and follow the onscreen prompts.
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone_16_Pro_Max|Answers community] for help.