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| [title] Remove the adhesive liner | |
| - | [* icon_note] Generally, adhesives strips have a colored side and a non-colored (paper or clear plastic) side. ***The non-colored side of the strip should be applied first.*** |
| - | [* black] Before you peel any liners, locate the surface the non-colored side should stick to. |
| - | [* black] If the adhesive [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/MkRWmwUBt1HNBGNN.full|comes in pieces|new_window=true], match each piece to the device by its contours and [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/GGXWFVxrENhaDM2m.full|set them next to your device|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* black] To make adhesive application easier, you can align the strip to its intended position on the phone, [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/WUXP4Wk5iqub5PEF.large|then tape one edge down to hold the strip in place|new_window=true]. This will allow you to peel away the liners and expose the adhesive without losing alignment. |
| - | [* black] Once you have a good idea how the adhesive strip fits on the surface, peel the non-colored liner off. |
| - | [* icon_note] If you are applying a back cover or screen adhesive, you may need to peel out the unnecessary center portion of the adhesive strip: |
| - | [* black] Carefully peel away the center portion of both the white (paper) and black (adhesive) layers, [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MooIq3wXf33HLMWs.large|starting with the U-shaped cutout (if present)|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* black] Peel off and discard the remaining paper liner, exposing the adhesive underneath. |
| + | [* black] Once you have a good idea how the adhesive strip fits on the surface, peel the neutral/clear liner off. |
| + | [* icon_note] If you're applying a back cover or screen adhesive and it comes with extra material in the center, you may need to remove it before applying the adhesive. |
| + | [* black] Carefully peel away the center portion of both the liner and adhesive layers, [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MooIq3wXf33HLMWs.huge|starting with the cutout (if present)|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* black] Peel off and discard the remaining neutral/clear liner, exposing the adhesive underneath. |