We loved the experience of cutting through all the glue to open our first iPad, and it has never gotten old.

This statement is brought to you by the Coalition of Sarcastic Tinkerers and National Opposite Day.

It helps to be practiced at this, but these extra-thin bezels make it even a bit more harrowing than usual. Heat, carve, hold your breath, and hope nothing breaks.

It turns out the case is a little thicker around the Pencil charging area—we started prying there and quickly regretted it.

On the plus side, the display's ribbon cables are a safe distance from the bezels—but they're also spread out in a way that makes display removal really awkward.