Introduction
Follow these instructions to use an Anti-Clamp to open a device.
Tools
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If your device has cracked glass or a slippery surface, follow this guide to apply the included tape pad.
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If your device can be opened from both its screen and back cover, follow this guide to apply the included tape strips.
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Rotate the Anti-Clamp to the side so it doesn't obscure your starting edge. Refer to your original guide for which edge to start with.
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Center the suction cups over a smooth area of the device near the starting edge.
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The suction cups need to be aligned with each other for the Anti-Clamp to work properly.
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Improper alignment may cause the cups to separate prematurely. Pull the cups off the device using their pull tabs and re-center them.
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Place a support under your device so the Anti-Clamp stands upright without being held in place.
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Twist the handle clockwise one full rotation (360 degrees) or until the cups begin to stretch.
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For smaller devices, thread a heated iOpener through the arms of the Anti-Clamp to heat your device.
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For larger devices, or iPhone models 12 and newer, use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften the adhesive along your starting edge.
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Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present a gap.
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If, after several rounds of heating, the device doesn't show any signs of opening, twist the knob one quarter-turn.
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Pull the blue handle backward to the unlock icon to disengage the arms.
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Pull the suction cups off of the device using their pull-tabs.
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Remove the Anti-Clamp and set your device on a flat surface.
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Return to your original guide and continue disassembly, skipping any steps that open the device with a suction handle.
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7 comments
Very clear step-by-step guide. The next time I do a battery replacement I intend to use one of these.
Engaging the Opening Mode the first time takes a bit of a push, don't be afraid, keep pushing until you hear a click. Seems to be easier to engage after the first time.
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the helpful feedback! I've implemented your note into the guide step.
Looks like an answer to a problem that I don't have right now but I plan to purchase one of these before I do any more battery replacements.
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