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| [* black] Use a suction cup to lift one edge of the screen just slightly, creating a small gap between the display and the frame of the phone. | |
| [* black] Insert an opening pick into the gap. | |
| [* black] Carefully slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the phone to separate the adhesive. | |
| - | [* icon_caution] If you plan to re-use the display, don't insert the opening pick more than a few millimeters into the phone, or you may damage the OLED panel underneath the glass. |
| - | [* icon_note] You may need to slide |
| + | [* icon_caution] If you plan to re-use the display, don't insert the opening pick more than a few millimeters into the phone, or you may damage the OLED panel underneath the glass. Alternatively, use the edges of playing cards to separate the adhesive, rather than a plastic tool—the cards are softer and require more patience, but are less likely to cause damage. |
| + | [* icon_note] You may need to slide your tool around the perimeter multiple times to fully separate the adhesive. Work slowly and carefully until the display begins to come free. |
| [* icon_caution] Gently lift the display, but don't try to fully detach it yet—it is still connected by a ribbon cable lying underneath. |