Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
iPhone 17 Pro Max teardown & disassembly: open safely, battery removal, A19 Pro, vapor-chamber cooling, USB-C flex, and real-world repairability tips.
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AliExpress:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/alis
Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
đź“Ś*Useful links*
iPhone 17 Teardown: youtu.be/hETWuVWaWSY
iPhone 17 Pro Teardown: youtu.be/lfaJaK6aDE0
iPhone Air Teardown: youtu.be/kM2hkJV4iIc
Best Screwdriver Set: youtu.be/fdtNem4rDDM
Repair Tools & Safety Tips: youtu.be/Sp7PhrKV-vQ
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*Description*
In this HowFixit guide, we teardown Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max to reveal what’s new inside, how to open it safely, and how repairable it is. We heat the display, release the top hinges, disconnect the screen, and remove the main thermal plate/heatsink to expose the redesigned chassis and vapor-chamber cooling.
Tools used: Pentalobe 0.8 mm, Tri-Wing 0.8 mm, Phillips 1 mm, T4 Torx, Standoff 1.5 mm, plastic pry tools, tweezers, suction cup, and a screen disassembly tool.
Chapters below for quick navigation. Links to tools/parts and our iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Air teardowns are in the description. Like & subscribe for more DIY repairs!
🎬Timecodes
00:00 Intro to iPhone 17 Pro Max Teardown
00:24 Tools checklist
00:40 Bottom screws removal
00:50 Heat display: 60–90 s at ≤90 °C (adhesive softening)
01:04 Opening technique — top hinges release & pick placement
01:33 Disconnect display, remove screen
02:00 Main plate off — heatsink & access to internals
02:17 Vapor-chamber & redesigned thermal distribution
02:33 Battery system — electrically induced adhesive explained
02:43 9-V battery method (polarity & 90-second hold)
03:33 Battery specs: 5,088 mAh, up to 35 hrs video
04:00 Face ID module (dot projector, IR cam, front cam)
04:30 Triple 48 MP cameras with OIS — main, ultra-wide, telephoto
04:43 Earpiece speaker removal
05:23 Logic board out — A19 Pro CPU/GPU/Neural Engine
06:15 Taptic Engine — unchanged
06:40 Loudspeaker — smaller footprint, same output
06:50 Wi-Fi antenna, LiDAR, mic, flash
06:59 Wireless charging coil & center shielding
07:03 USB-C port on main flex — replacement implications
07:21 Key takeaways & repairability summary
07:43 Reassembly notes
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iPhone 17 Pro Max teardown & disassembly: open safely, battery removal, A19 Pro, vapor-chamber cooling, USB-C flex, and real-world repairability tips.
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
AliExpress:
Screwdriver Set: hfixt.com/alis
Opening Tool Kit: hfixt.com/alit
Magnetic Mat: hfixt.com/amat
Tweezers set: hfixt.com/altz
đź“Ś*Useful links*
iPhone 17 Teardown: youtu.be/hETWuVWaWSY
iPhone 17 Pro Teardown: youtu.be/lfaJaK6aDE0
iPhone Air Teardown: youtu.be/kM2hkJV4iIc
Best Screwdriver Set: youtu.be/fdtNem4rDDM
Repair Tools & Safety Tips: youtu.be/Sp7PhrKV-vQ
More DIY repair guides: how-fixit.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*
In this HowFixit guide, we teardown Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max to reveal what’s new inside, how to open it safely, and how repairable it is. We heat the display, release the top hinges, disconnect the screen, and remove the main thermal plate/heatsink to expose the redesigned chassis and vapor-chamber cooling.
Tools used: Pentalobe 0.8 mm, Tri-Wing 0.8 mm, Phillips 1 mm, T4 Torx, Standoff 1.5 mm, plastic pry tools, tweezers, suction cup, and a screen disassembly tool.
Chapters below for quick navigation. Links to tools/parts and our iPhone 17 / 17 Pro / 17 Air teardowns are in the description. Like & subscribe for more DIY repairs!
🎬Timecodes
00:00 Intro to iPhone 17 Pro Max Teardown
00:24 Tools checklist
00:40 Bottom screws removal
00:50 Heat display: 60–90 s at ≤90 °C (adhesive softening)
01:04 Opening technique — top hinges release & pick placement
01:33 Disconnect display, remove screen
02:00 Main plate off — heatsink & access to internals
02:17 Vapor-chamber & redesigned thermal distribution
02:33 Battery system — electrically induced adhesive explained
02:43 9-V battery method (polarity & 90-second hold)
03:33 Battery specs: 5,088 mAh, up to 35 hrs video
04:00 Face ID module (dot projector, IR cam, front cam)
04:30 Triple 48 MP cameras with OIS — main, ultra-wide, telephoto
04:43 Earpiece speaker removal
05:23 Logic board out — A19 Pro CPU/GPU/Neural Engine
06:15 Taptic Engine — unchanged
06:40 Loudspeaker — smaller footprint, same output
06:50 Wi-Fi antenna, LiDAR, mic, flash
06:59 Wireless charging coil & center shielding
07:03 USB-C port on main flex — replacement implications
07:21 Key takeaways & repairability summary
07:43 Reassembly notes
AFFILIATE PROGRAM
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
#iphone17promax #teardown #disassembly #repairability #howfixit
