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Step 2
Loosen the display
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Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead of the metal handle.
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Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly.
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| [* black] Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead of the metal handle. | |
| [* icon_caution] Be very careful when opening the iPhone so that the cables under the display are not severed. | |
| [* icon_note] There is a rubber gasket between the silver front bezel and black display assembly. A bit of force is required in this step to separate the iPhone's display assembly. It may help to rock the suction cup back and forth to remove the display assembly. | |
| [* black] Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly. | |
| [* icon_note] If the display assembly is too damaged to allow the suction cup to adhere, tape with a strong adhesive such as duct tape or packing tape may be used. |
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