Middle cover black by iPhone 16E with sidekey

Black housing or middle frame for iPhone 16e A3408 A3409 A3410 with side buttons

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, although the holder itself is not included. 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 frame has impacts or deformation affecting the installation of the screen, back cover and internal components. The side opening allows installation of the SIM holder corresponding to each technical variant. A3408 and A3409 models use a physical Single SIM configuration, while A3410 uses physical Dual SIM with its specific reader and tray. The included side buttons facilitate assembly and reduce the number of elements that need to be transferred from the previous chassis, optimising workshop repair times.

Installation advice

Disconnect the battery and use ESD protection.

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

Pay particular attention to the position and dimensions 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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