Lay a hot iOpener along the bottom left corner of the iPad, spanning from the opening pick to the home button.

After letting the adhesive soften, insert an opening pick or halberd spudger into the gap next to the Smart Connector.

Be careful not to insert the halberd spudger more than 2 mm.

Use an opening pick or halberd spudger to slice the adhesive along the bottom left side of the iPad. If the slicing becomes difficult, reheat the edge and try again.