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-[* black] Our iOpener was nearly made irrelevant by the heat wave here on the west coast. We probably could've just left both phones outside for a few minutes to soften up the adhesive.
+[* black] With that, we go to work. Our iOpener was nearly rendered irrelevant by the heat wave here on the west coast—we probably could've just left both phones outside for a spell to soften the adhesive.
[* icon_reminder] While the adhesive remains annoyingly tough, the stakes are a little lower with the plastic back on the base Note 20—it feels more pliable and less likely to accidentally shatter under stress.
- [* black] You can debate in the comments as to whether a $1,000 phone should be clothed in plastic, but repairability-wise, it's probably a net win.
- [* black] That said, check your heat gun settings carefully. Glass can take a lot of heat, but this plastic will soften and warp if you're not careful.
-[* black] Next, some careful [product|IF145-243-1|iSclack|new_window=true] and opening pick action—both back covers are mercifully free of booby-traps. With that, this teardown is officially underway.
+ [* black] You can debate in the comments whether a $1,000 phone should be clothed in plastic, but repairability-wise, it's probably a net win.
+ [* icon_caution] That said, if you favor a heat gun for repairs, check your settings carefully. Glass can take a lot of hot, but this plastic will soften and warp unless you're careful.
+[* black] Next, some careful [product|IF145-243-1|iSclack|new_window=true] and opening pick action—and both back covers lift free cleanly, without booby-traps. This teardown is officially underway.