Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Complete iPhone 16 disassembly and housing replacement guide: transfer every major component, reassemble the phone, test it, and restore the sealing adhesive.
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Battery adhesive: amzn.to/4g6Pi8k
Housing: amzn.to/4hC0ivw
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Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/alis
Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
Adhesive tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3lbXo1v
Battery adhesive: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2yKhcLN
Housing: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gmf7Ar
đź“Ś*Useful links*
Best Screwdriver Set: youtu.be/fdtNem4rDDM
Repair Tools & Safety Tips: youtu.be/Sp7PhrKV-vQ
More DIY repair guides: how-fixit.com
Genuine Apple parts: selfservicerepair.com
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*Description*
Learn how to fully disassemble an iPhone 16 and transfer its internal components into a replacement housing. This step-by-step iPhone 16 housing replacement guide is intended for a bent, warped, twisted, or damaged frame that prevents the display or back glass from sitting flush.
The video covers opening the back glass and display, electrically releasing the battery with a 9V source, and removing the Taptic Engine, loudspeaker, SIM reader, TrueDepth camera, earpiece speaker, rear cameras, logic board, main microphone, USB-C charging port, antennas, and button flex cables.
You’ll also learn how to transfer the components into the new iPhone 16 enclosure, route and reconnect every flex cable, test the repaired phone, use Repair Assistant when required, and install new display and back-glass sealing adhesive. Installing new adhesive helps restore protection against dust and moisture.
🎬 Timecodes:
00:00 iPhone 16 Housing Replacement
00:30 Required Repair Tools
01:18 Removing the Back Glass
03:20 Disconnecting the Battery and Back Glass
03:59 Electrically Releasing the Battery
05:12 Removing the Taptic Engine
05:38 Bottom Loudspeaker Removal
05:55 SIM Reader and USB-C Connectors
06:45 TrueDepth Front Camera Removal
07:13 Earpiece Speaker Removal
07:54 Rear Camera Removal
08:32 Opening and Removing the Display
11:05 Logic Board Removal
11:38 Main Microphone Removal
12:07 USB-C Charging Port Removal
13:35 Antenna Flex Cable Removal
14:44 Action and Volume Button Flex
15:12 Side Button and Camera Control Flex
17:00 Inspecting the Replacement Housing
17:51 Side and Camera Control Flex Installation
19:25 Action and Volume Flex Installation
19:55 Antenna Flex Installation
20:50 USB-C Port Installation
22:28 Main Microphone Installation
22:55 Logic Board Installation
24:08 Display Connection
24:32 Rear Camera Installation
25:07 Earpiece Speaker Installation
25:46 TrueDepth Camera Installation
26:17 SIM Reader Installation
27:12 Loudspeaker and Taptic Engine
28:00 Battery Installation
28:40 Connecting the Back Glass
29:00 iPhone 16 Function Testing
29:10 Repair Assistant and Calibration
30:20 Installing Back-Glass Adhesive
34:33 Installing Display Adhesive
37:01 Final Reassembly
🌟FAQ:
âť“Question: Which parts may require calibration after replacement?
✔️Answer: Calibration may apply to the enclosure, battery, display, back glass, TrueDepth front camera, and rear camera.
âť“Question: Can I use any iPhone 16 replacement housing?
✔️Answer: No. The enclosure must match the specific iPhone 16 with a physical SIM card or an eSIM only.
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Complete iPhone 16 disassembly and housing replacement guide: transfer every major component, reassemble the phone, test it, and restore the sealing adhesive.
Buy tools and parts on AMAZON:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/spro
Pro Toolkit: hfixt.com/tool
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/mat
Tweezers: hfixt.com/tzrs
Adhesive tape: amzn.to/4wywCTC
Battery adhesive: amzn.to/4g6Pi8k
Housing: amzn.to/4hC0ivw
AliExpress:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/alis
Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
Adhesive tape: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3lbXo1v
Battery adhesive: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2yKhcLN
Housing: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3gmf7Ar
đź“Ś*Useful links*
Best Screwdriver Set: youtu.be/fdtNem4rDDM
Repair Tools & Safety Tips: youtu.be/Sp7PhrKV-vQ
More DIY repair guides: how-fixit.com
Genuine Apple parts: selfservicerepair.com
📱Follow us for more tech tips and guides!
TikTok: tiktok.com/@howfixit
Instagram: instagram.com/howfixit
Facebook: facebook.com/HowFixit
X: https://x.com/HowFixit
*Description*
Learn how to fully disassemble an iPhone 16 and transfer its internal components into a replacement housing. This step-by-step iPhone 16 housing replacement guide is intended for a bent, warped, twisted, or damaged frame that prevents the display or back glass from sitting flush.
The video covers opening the back glass and display, electrically releasing the battery with a 9V source, and removing the Taptic Engine, loudspeaker, SIM reader, TrueDepth camera, earpiece speaker, rear cameras, logic board, main microphone, USB-C charging port, antennas, and button flex cables.
You’ll also learn how to transfer the components into the new iPhone 16 enclosure, route and reconnect every flex cable, test the repaired phone, use Repair Assistant when required, and install new display and back-glass sealing adhesive. Installing new adhesive helps restore protection against dust and moisture.
🎬 Timecodes:
00:00 iPhone 16 Housing Replacement
00:30 Required Repair Tools
01:18 Removing the Back Glass
03:20 Disconnecting the Battery and Back Glass
03:59 Electrically Releasing the Battery
05:12 Removing the Taptic Engine
05:38 Bottom Loudspeaker Removal
05:55 SIM Reader and USB-C Connectors
06:45 TrueDepth Front Camera Removal
07:13 Earpiece Speaker Removal
07:54 Rear Camera Removal
08:32 Opening and Removing the Display
11:05 Logic Board Removal
11:38 Main Microphone Removal
12:07 USB-C Charging Port Removal
13:35 Antenna Flex Cable Removal
14:44 Action and Volume Button Flex
15:12 Side Button and Camera Control Flex
17:00 Inspecting the Replacement Housing
17:51 Side and Camera Control Flex Installation
19:25 Action and Volume Flex Installation
19:55 Antenna Flex Installation
20:50 USB-C Port Installation
22:28 Main Microphone Installation
22:55 Logic Board Installation
24:08 Display Connection
24:32 Rear Camera Installation
25:07 Earpiece Speaker Installation
25:46 TrueDepth Camera Installation
26:17 SIM Reader Installation
27:12 Loudspeaker and Taptic Engine
28:00 Battery Installation
28:40 Connecting the Back Glass
29:00 iPhone 16 Function Testing
29:10 Repair Assistant and Calibration
30:20 Installing Back-Glass Adhesive
34:33 Installing Display Adhesive
37:01 Final Reassembly
🌟FAQ:
âť“Question: Which parts may require calibration after replacement?
✔️Answer: Calibration may apply to the enclosure, battery, display, back glass, TrueDepth front camera, and rear camera.
âť“Question: Can I use any iPhone 16 replacement housing?
✔️Answer: No. The enclosure must match the specific iPhone 16 with a physical SIM card or an eSIM only.
AFFILIATE PROGRAM
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#iphone16 #iphonerepair #diy #howfixit
