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Broken Display Glass

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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      • If your display glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by taping the glass.

      • Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over the iPhone's display until the whole face is covered.

      • This will keep glass shards contained and provide structural integrity when prying and lifting the display.

      • Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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