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| [title] Heat the right edge of the screen | |
| [* icon_caution] Completely power off the Surface before you begin disassembly. | |
| - | [* black] If the screen's glass is cracked, keep further breakage contained and prevent bodily harm during your repair by [guide|140533|taping over the glass|new_window=true]. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes. |
| [* black] [guide|25705|Heat an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the right edge of the Surface's screen for two minutes. | |
| [* icon_note] You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times to get the tablet warm enough. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating. | |
| [* icon_caution] A hair dryer or heat gun may also be used for more heat, but be careful not to overheat the Surface—the screen and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage. |