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| [title] Heat the left edge | |
| - | [* black] [guide|25705|Heat an iOpener|new_window=true] and lay it over the left edge of the iPad to soften the adhesive holding the screen in place. |
| - | [* icon_note] Alternatively, you can use a heat gun, hair dryer, or heat pad. |
| - | [* icon_caution] Be careful not to overheat the iPad—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage. |
| - | [* black] Wait about two minutes for the adhesive to soften before proceeding to the next step. The edge should be slightly too hot to the touch. |
| + | [* black] Apply a [guide|25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to left edge of the screen to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 5 minutes. |
| + | [* icon_note] A hair dryer, [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true], or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the device. |
| + | [* icon_note] The display adhesive of the iPad is strong and the glass breaks easily. It's likely you need to reheat and reapply the iOpener in each section several times during the display removal. |