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+[title] Insert an opening pick
+[* black] Secure a suction handle to the lower half of the front panel, as close to the home button as possible.
+ [* icon_note] If the rear glass is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/4MmKE22Cy2MavVZU|lifting it with strong tape|new_window=true], or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure so you can proceed.
+[* black] Lift the front panel with the suction handle to create a small gap between the front panel and the frame.
+ [* icon_note] If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/ZMmt5xqSr46HmYJx.full|to the bottom half of the screen|new_window=true] to further soften the adhesive. Follow the [guide|25705|iOpener|new_window=true] instructions to avoid overheating.
+[* black] Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

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