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Mark your Opening Picks at 3 mm

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Mark your Opening Picks at 3 mm

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This guide shows a helpful tip to prevent damaging sensitive cables or components in your device as you slice adhesive.

    1. Mark your Opening Picks at 3 mm, Mark your opening picks: step 1, image 1 of 3 Mark your Opening Picks at 3 mm, Mark your opening picks: step 1, image 2 of 3 Mark your Opening Picks at 3 mm, Mark your opening picks: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

      • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

      • You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

      • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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May I ask why my edit referencing Apple's own opening pick from their self repair store got removed?

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