iFixit Anti-Clamp Opening Tool for Phones and Tablets

IFixit ALWAYS amazes me and this anti-clip opening tool is no exception. Only iFixit would reverse the action of a clamp to pull away instead of push together and the idea (not to mention the tool that embodies it) that made it possible. Think of it as you would your fingers when opening a cookie (without the twisting part) and you have an idea of how this to works. It’s strong, durable, and easy to use. Don't let its compact size fool you, it’s much more capable than it looks. It makes even the most difficult jobs a little easier. Personally, I think it’s great. It does making opening stubborn devices a lot easier and minimizes breakage, too. If you disassemble cell phones or tablets, you want one of these in your toolbox.

Worked to separate phone back glass!?

Fantastic tool, does the job very easy, where the usual suction cup with ring to pull always is a struggle. Just apply this tool, going easy (just a 1/4 turn no more) and it will lift the screen enough to insert a plastic triangle to cut the adhesive around the screen, for removal of the screen. Must not get in a hurry though, or end up breaking the glass screen!

If need something like this then u are not applying heat properly, have to heat longer, use thinner prying tool like razor blade.Good grip, durable quality, but not a good value for the money unless your taking it apart things everyday, and struggle to do it properly. Good for looser things lick back panel or older phones. Otherwise overkill and not needed, but good, much better then the knock offs less then 1/2 the price.

After having to replace 3 phone screens, I finally decided to invest in this tool and man do I wish I had it sooner. Replacing phone screens with this tool is a breeze compared to heating and prying the old ones off. If you’re on the fence about buying this, just buy it, thank me later

Used this to help replace the battery in my iPhone 15 pro max. Very nice to have something constantly pulling on the front and back glass while you're heat gunning the phone.I will say that if you're back or front glass is broken, it will make it harder for the suction cups to stay attached. ifixit does provide assorted stickers to help with that but sometimes they just dont have enough coverage.Overall, very good product and would buy again if i needed to.

Attempted to use this on a recent repair for my business thinking it would make the process easier, but it did not... The repair was for an iPad 5 Mini, and the clamp almost broke before it even came close to lifting the screen. Honestly kind of mad I spent almost $30 on this thing. For phones, it might be great, I haven't tried it on a phone yet, but I will here soon, as I have an iPhone 13 Pro scheduled to come in for a charger port replacement. Will update review as to how well it opens a phone.....Update after using on a phone: Literally a waste of $30. The suction cup on the back of the phone pops off long before it has enough pressure to start lifting a screen. Absolute rip off of a product. Do not buy this. Just use some microfiber cloth, and some clamps, and a regular suction cup, and don't waste your money....

Wish I got this sooner! It does exactly what it was advertised as. Don't think I could have done the repair without this!