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Black housing or middle frame for iPhone 16e A3408 A3409 A3410 with side buttons and opening for SIM holder

Black housing or middle frame for Apple iPhone 16e A3408, A3409 and A3410, designed to replace an impacted, deformed or damaged chassis and restore the correct structure of the device. This version physically features the side opening required to install the nano SIM card holder or tray, but does not include the holder itself. It is compatible with iPhone 16e variants that use a physical SIM, both Single SIM and Dual SIM depending on the version. It includes the side buttons and is prepared for professional installation and transfer of internal components.

Specifications

Brand: Apple

Commercial model: iPhone 16e

Technical models: A3408, A3409, A3410

Component: housing or middle frame

Color: black

SIM configuration: versions with physical SIM

Opening for SIM holder: yes

SIM holder included: no

Includes: side buttons

This middle frame restores the geometry, rigidity and correct alignment of the iPhone 16e when the original structure has impacts, deformation or damage affecting the installation of the screen, back cover and internal components. The side features the corresponding opening for installing the SIM holder used in A3408, A3409 and A3410 variants. The difference between Single SIM and Dual SIM configurations is found in the SIM reader and holder used in each version. The included side buttons facilitate assembly and reduce the number of parts that need to be transferred from the previous chassis.

Installation advice

Disconnect the battery and use ESD protection.

Physically compare the new housing with the removed frame before transferring components.

Check the correct position of the opening intended for the SIM holder.

Use the SIM reader and holder corresponding to the technical model of the device.

Check the travel and operation of the included side buttons.

Transfer the motherboard, cameras, flex cables and other components without forcing connectors.

Use new adhesives for the screen and back cover.

Check SIM detection, charging, cameras, buttons and connectivity before final closure.

Notice

This housing features the side opening required to install the physical SIM holder or tray, but the SIM holder is not included. It is compatible with iPhone 16e A3408, A3409 and A3410 models. It does not correspond to the US iPhone 16e A3212, which does not have a physical SIM tray.

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