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    Flooring Videos: What is the ''G5'' Locking System and How does it Work?

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    What is the ''G5'' Locking System and How does it Work?

    That's the one with the little plastic things inside the end joints.  Now, not all of these need the 'key' to separate the planks, so just check your own instructions to find out about that, and what the proper way is to separate any planks.

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