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| [title] Heat the screen | |
| [* icon_caution] Completely power off the Surface before you begin disassembly. | |
| - | [* black] If the screen's glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass. |
| + | [* black] If the screen's glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping over the glass. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. |
| [* black] [guide|25705|Heat an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the right edge of the Surface's screen for one minute. | |
| [* icon_caution] A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used for more heat, but be careful not to overheat the Surface—the screen and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage. | |
| [* black] Take note of the screen adhesive layout before continuing: | |
| [* red] These areas only contain adhesive and are safe to cut. | |
| [* orange] The display board and flex cables sit here close to the edge. Cut very carefully and do not insert the pick as deep under the display. | |
| [* yellow] Fragile antenna cables lie under this part of the screen. Carefully follow the procedure to avoid damaging them. The adhesive is also the thickest here. |