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iOpener: Is There an alternative to the iOpener

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:12:45 -0700

I Dont have an i opener and i was wondering if i could use anything else that does the same exact thing as the iOpener. Thanks

⟐ Commented October 24, 2025 at 9:12 MST

iOpener: Is my iOpener swollen

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 08:07:03 -0700

I received an iOpener, and it looks a bit more inflated than on pictures. Is it said on it that I shouldn't use it if it is swollen, but I'm not sure if this is swollen or not since I've never seen another one. Is this a normal look, or not?

⟐ Answered September 21, 2025 at 8:07 MST

iOpener: Can the iOpener be tossed in a freezer?

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 08:07:11 -0700

The iOpener highly resembles commercial reusable ice/heat packs just with a shape more useful for electronics repair. It's not mentioned anywhere on the site (as it's outside its intended use) but can it be chilled?

⟐ Commented October 06, 2024 at 8:07 MST

iOpener: How to heat it without Microwave

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:29:03 -0700

How do i heat the iopener without a microwave ? Oven heating ? Boxed in water bath ?

⟐ Answer edited October 02, 2024 at 7:29 MST

iOpener: Can cold temperature damage it?

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:56:48 -0700

Since there is a special liquid in it, can it be frozen? If so, it won't be damaged? I am afraid, because if i order it, it will be stored in parcel machine, which is located outside where is cold.

⟐ Commented December 01, 2023 at 16:56 MST

iOpener: Can I heat iOpener with hot water bath?

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:27:21 -0700

Do I really need temperatures higher than 100°C to melt the adhesive? Can I use a boiling water bath? I can understand the required time may be longer, but is it too long to be practical, e.g. more than 1-2 hours?

⟐ Commented June 24, 2023 at 14:27 MST

iOpener: Can I use a non turntable microwave to heat up the iOpener?

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:08:45 -0700

Can I heat it up with my Miele not turntable microwave oven

⟐ Commented March 04, 2023 at 17:08 MST

iOpener: Is it re-usable to repair multiple devices?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:03:24 -0700

Will it only have a couple uses or will it have as many uses just have to re-micro wave it?

⟐ Commented November 30, 2022 at 1:03 MST

iOpener: What is the iopener used for

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:21:38 -0700

I already have my old seal off , do you have to use it to put the new seal on ?

⟐ Answered February 15, 2021 at 10:21 MST

iOpener: Can I heat it using Electric oven

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:59:26 -0700

Hi! simple question, can I heat the Iopener in my electric oven since I don't use microwaves? is there different instructions? will it damage it? plz help :3

⟐ Answer accepted January 18, 2021 at 22:59 MST

iOpener: Can I take the IOpener in an Passenger airplane?

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:35:13 -0700

I recived the pixel 2 battery kit today, and in the box I found a big orange label “CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY“.

It’s because of the IOpener?

⟐ Commented October 28, 2020 at 13:35 MST

iOpener: Microwave timer for iOpener.

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:24:46 -0700

I recently bought the iOpener and was wondering how long I should put it on, I have a 1200watt microwave so I think 30secs will be too long? I need answers!

⟐ Commented October 28, 2020 at 13:24 MST

iOpener: Microwave Power for heating

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:24:29 -0700

What is the output power level from the microwave to have the iopener heated properly in 30 seconds in order to avoid having it burst open or under heated?

The microwave has programmable output power down to 800 watts and up to 1200 watts

iOpener: Is this a good alternative to an iOpener?

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:50:15 -0700

The kit I just ordered to change the battery to my XS Max doesn’t come with an iOpener. I can’t find it on Amazon by itself but there’s one on here by itself that I may buy. I was just wondering if I heated up a wet paper towel in the microwave, placed the warm paper towel in a zip lock bag and sealed it would that be a good alternative to an iOpener? (Or even just a warm regular towel inside a zip lock bag)

⟐ Answered September 22, 2020 at 11:50 MST

iOpener: MacBook Pro LCD Repair

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:58:54 -0700

Is this also recommended for use on a Macbook Pro (Mid-2009 Unibody)?

⟐ Answer deleted April 29, 2020 at 21:58 MST

iOpener: Is the iOpener safe to be used in microwaves that handle food?

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 07:46:57 -0700

Hello! I'm just wondering if its safe to use the iOpener in microwaves that are used to handle food?

⟐ Answer accepted April 13, 2019 at 7:46 MST

iOpener: What is best microwave setting/power to heat it up?

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 14:50:19 -0700

Just bought my first iOpener tool and made a mistake of putting it to microwave in too high setting and broke mine. How many watts do you normally choose not to over heat the silicon in the 30 second time?

⟐ Commented March 17, 2018 at 14:50 MST

iOpener: Can I bring my iopener on an airplane?

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 05:26:11 -0700

Would I be able to bring my iopener in a carry-on while traveling?

⟐ Answer accepted January 26, 2018 at 5:26 MST

iOpener: Alternatives to a microwave?

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:39:58 -0700

I'm considering buying an iopener for my repairs but I don't have a microwave and I don't want to buy one just for this.

I was wondering if there are any alternatives to using a microwave? I've heard putting it in boiling water but I suppose that would depend on the material of the iopener.

Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

⟐ Commented December 20, 2017 at 10:39 MST

iOpener: Do I need an iOpener?

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 23:22:27 -0700

I dont own an iOpener and was asking if it is absolutely necessary to have one for most repairs. Thanks

⟐ Commented October 14, 2016 at 23:22 MST