Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine)
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine) Replacement
- Fits
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Fixes
- No or weak vibration
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM quality
- Fitting
- Professional install
Overview
What this part is
The Taptic Engine in the iPhone 12 Pro Max is a small, strong motor near the bottom of the phone. It handles vibration for calls and alerts and the gentle taps you feel when typing or pressing and holding. Knocks and liquid can make it silent, weak or noisy.
This part replaces the motor itself. The iPhone 12 Pro Max is larger inside than the 12 and 12 Pro, so it uses its own motor. Check Settings › Sounds & Haptics first in case vibration has been turned off.
Compatibility
Specifications and compatibility
- Part
- Vibrating Motor (Taptic Engine)
- Compatible with
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Model numbers
- A2411 · A2342 · A2410 · A2412
- Does not fit
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini or any other model
- Fixes
- No vibration, weak vibration, a rattling or grinding motor, missing haptic taps
- Does not fix
- Loudspeaker, charging, button or motherboard faults
- Quality
- Brand new, OEM-quality Taptic Engine for the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Tested before dispatch.
- Brand
- Unbranded, compatible with Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
- In the box
- 1 × vibrating motor (Taptic Engine). Tools are not included unless shown in the photos.
- Colour
- As shown in the photos
- Installation
- Professional installation recommended
- Supplied by
- Supreme Phone Parts Ltd, Manchester, UK
Before you order
Is this the right part?
Signs it needs replacing
- The phone is silent in silent mode when a call comes in
- Vibration sounds like a rattle or grind
- You no longer feel taps when typing
- Vibration is much weaker than before
How to check your model
Open Settings › General › About. The Model Name should read iPhone 12 Pro Max. Tap the Model Number to show the A-number, which should be one of A2411, A2342, A2410 or A2412.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch OLED screen, three rear cameras and a LiDAR sensor. The iPhone 12 Pro is smaller, with a 6.1-inch screen.
Professional installation
How a technician fits this part
- Check vibration is enabled in Settings, then power the phone off.
- Remove the bottom pentalobe screws, warm the screen edges and open the display.
- Disconnect the battery before working near the motor.
- Unscrew and disconnect the old Taptic Engine and lift it out.
- Fit the new motor, reconnect the battery and test vibration and keyboard taps.
- Apply new screen adhesive, close the phone and press evenly around the edges.
Check that the part matches the device before fitting it or removing any adhesive backing. Once a part has been fitted, it cannot be returned for a change of mind. Faulty parts are always covered.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Will this fit my iPhone 12 Pro Max?
Yes, if Settings › General › About shows iPhone 12 Pro Max. It fits models A2411, A2342, A2410 and A2412.
Does it fit the iPhone 12 Pro?
No. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro share a different motor, which we list separately. This one is for the iPhone 12 Pro Max only.
Could a software setting stop vibration?
Yes. Check Settings › Sounds & Haptics and Settings › Accessibility › Touch › Vibration. If both are on and the phone still does not vibrate, the motor is the likely fault.
Is it made by Apple?
No. It is a brand new, OEM-quality vibrating motor made to fit the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and every part is tested before dispatch.
Should I fit it myself?
We recommend professional installation. The screen must be opened with heat and resealed, and the battery must be disconnected before the motor is removed.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed before 4pm on a working day are dispatched the same day from Manchester by Royal Mail Tracked. Delivery is free on UK orders from £5. Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt.
Prepared by the Supreme Phone Parts team, Manchester. Last updated September 2026.