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02-02-2017, 12:46 PM

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Bob Davies

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Quote:

Originally Posted by egri

I personally use a hammer and chisel. Be sure to try and crack the slab where the label is, so if you slip, you damage the label, not the GPC.

+1.

I use a hammer and a flathead screwdriver. Place it at the label, and get someone to hold the "card" end of the case tightly so it doesn't slip out and get dinged. Gently tap the label end until it opens.

I haven't had any issues yet.

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