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| - | [* black] Heat the iOpener in a microwave for thirty seconds. Throughout the repair procedure, as the iOpener cools, reheat it in the microwave for an additional thirty seconds at a time. |
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| - | [* icon_caution] The iOpener will be very hot, so be careful when handling it. Remove the iOpener from the microwave by holding the flat ends to avoid the hot center. |
| - | [* black] Lay the iOpener over the front edges of the phone to loosen the adhesive securing the touchscreen, periodically adjusting the position of the iOpener to evenly heat the adhesive. |
| - | [* black] Alternatively, a heat gun may be used in place of the iOpener. Apply heat to the edges of the touchscreen by continuously moving a heat gun in a rectangular path along the edges of the screen. |
| + | [* black] A heat gun or an iOpener must be used as a heating tool. This [guide|11677|guide] explains how to use the iOpener. |
| + | [* black] Evenly apply heat to the edges of the touchscreen to loosen the adhesive. Continue to Step 3 once the edge of the screen is warm to the touch. |
| [* icon_caution] Do not let the iOpener/heat gun remain on one spot too long. Excess heat can damage the phone. | |
| [* icon_reminder] When reassembling the phone, the iOpener/heat gun must be used to help the adhesive fuse to the new screen. Heat the screen edges, apply pressure to the screen, and hold until the screen is firmly in place. |