Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (iPhone 11 Pro Max A2161 A2220 A2218) with each step description and the required set of tools.

⚠ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.

Using a screwdriver (precision star-shaped 0.8 mm aka Pentalobe), unscrew/drive 2 screws out at the end of the phone.

Use the ejection tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray out.

⚠ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.

⚠ Pay attention! Disassembly has a maximum 3rd difficulty because the process begins with the disassembly of the display module. If you have no experience or are not sure of your skills, we strongly recommend that you contact a specialized service center.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️ The surface of the display module must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

The process can be seen in our video entirely so as well as in detail, at the end of the instructions.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew two screws and remove the bracket securing the connectors.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️ The Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max A2161 model has a battery 616-00653 with 3969 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.

Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew six screws and remove the bracket securing the connectors.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the display module.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew four screws and remove the bracket securing the rear cameras.

Pry up the connectors and remove the assembly of three rear cameras.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly of the front (selfie) camera and face ID.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew three screws and remove the bracket securing the cable.

Disconnect the connectors.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips iPhone 2.5 mm barrel screwdriver), unscrew three barrel screws.

Do not forget to press the card ejection pusher back. Because it will catch the housing side and hold the motherboard.

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the board.

⚠ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew four screws and remove the bracket securing the connectors.

Using screwdrivers Philips 1.5 mm PH000, Philips iPhone 2.5 mm unscrew three screws. Pry and remove the loudspeaker.

Disconnect connectors.

Using a screwdriver Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000; Philips iPhone 2.5 mm unscrew three screws

Remove the taptic engine (aka vibration motor).

Using a screwdriver (Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0mm, Y000), unscrew one screw and remove the bracket.

Using a screwdriver Tri-point, Tri-wing 2.0 mm, Y000; Philips iPhone 2.5 mm; Philips 1.5 mm #000 unscrew 8 screws.

ℹ️ Be sure to note the location of the screws before disassembling. When assembling the device, screwing the screw in the wrong place may damage the device or its part. To avoid damage, the removed screws and individual pieces (as gaskets or brackets) must be laid out in the appropriate order, or the screws and their holes in the phone must be marked with colored markers.

Peel off and remove the flat cable with a lightning port, microphones.

ℹ️ In the housing remained: the battery.