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| [title] Lift the screen slightly | |
| - | [* black] Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the screen and the frame. |
| + | [* black] Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the screen and the metal frame. |
| + | [* icon_note] A [guide|10588|plastic bezel|stepid=132754|new_window=true] is secured to the underside of the display, and needs to lift up with the display. Inserting a pick between the bezel and the display will damage the panel. |
| [* black] Insert an opening pick into the gap [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/ntCBD1dIfEBFIeTL.full|under the screen's plastic bezel|new_window=true]. | |
| - | [* icon_caution] Make sure the opening pick is placed |
| + | [* icon_caution] Make sure the opening pick is placed ***under*** the plastic bezel (against the frame) to avoid damaging your screen. |
| [* icon_note] The watertight adhesive holding the screen in place is very strong; creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, apply more heat, and gently rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you create enough of a gap to insert your tool. |