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| - | [* black] Insert wisdom here. |
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| + | [* black] Once we got over the fact that obliterating the front panel of the display was the only way to get it out, we grabbed the skinniest tool we could find—an [http://www.ifixit.com/Tools/iFixit-6-Inch-Metal-Ruler/IF145-108#.T9-HzCtYu7M|iFixit 6" ruler]—and started prying. |
| + | [* black] With the top and sides of the display panel freed, we were able to slide the shattered remains out of the display assembly. |
| + | [* black] There were two thin strips of adhesive underneath the glass holding it in place, with a pattern that closely matched our trail of bubbles. |
| + | [* black] So, what's the lesson here? Strong adhesive and fragile glass means you're not going to get the display out without breaking it. Using a heat gun in this instance is more likely to warp the LCD than soften the adhesive enough to remove the glass safely. |