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Edit by Carsten Frauenheim

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+[title] Heat the back panel
[* black] Completely power off your phone before beginning disassembly.
-[* black] Use a hairdryer, a heatgun, or [guide|25705|prepare an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the right edge of the back of the phone for about a minute to soften the adhesive underneath.
+[* black] [guide|25705|Prepare an iOpener] and apply it to the left edge of the back panel for one minute.
+ [* icon_note] A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.