Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-connector end of the iPhone. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2781 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. Be very careful when opening the iPhone so that the cables under the display are not severed. 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. Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display assembly. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2782 The display assembly is still connected to the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to remove it entirely just yet. Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2784 Continue to hold the display assembly with one hand, and use your other hand and a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "1." /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2785 Rotate the display assembly up until it is roughly vertical. This will allow easier access for disconnecting the remaining cables. Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable labeled "2." /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2786 Use a spudger to flip up the black plastic tab holding the remaining ribbon cable in place. The black will rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable. The plastic tab may be white (instead of black) on some iPhone models. Slide the ribbon cable out of its connector, and remove the display assembly from the iPhone. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2787 Remove the single Phillips #00 screw from the corner of the display assembly. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2788 Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the right side of the display assembly. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2789 Turn the display over, and carefully peel up the thin strip of black tape on the edge of the display assembly. Keeping the tape from sticking to itself can be tricky. We recommend placing the tape on a wax-coated piece of paper (any sticker backing will do). /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2790 Remove the three Phillips #00 screws from the left side of the display assembly. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2791 Carefully insert a metal spudger between the two metal rails along the edge of the display assembly. Gently rotate the spudger to lift the LCD up from the glass. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2792 Turn the display assembly over and again carefully insert a metal spudger between the two metal rails along the edge of the display assembly. Gently rotate the spudger to lift the LCD up from the glass. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2793 Separate the LCD and glass by sliding the LCD panel away from the ribbon cables on the glass. /Guide/Repair/iPhone-3G-Display/574/all#s2794