Open 6th gen clip w/o putting pressure on screen?

what trick opening 6th gen nano's clip without putting finger on screen? supposed put finger on screen? wouldn't think because afraid of breaking screen.

 

i keep thumb on edge of case. it's still on screen, off side.

 

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