No. Identify the feature in the manual before touching it. A model-specific pressure-management opening or fitting must not be blocked, enlarged or probed experimentally.
What the observation tells you
Short-term resistance after closure can have a different cause from a locked lid or damaged hinge. Pulling excessively can break the handle. Advice for a model with a special vent does not necessarily apply to another chest freezer.
A useful next step
Follow the documented normal reopening guidance and allow the stated process. Report persistent difficulty or damage without inserting tools into unfamiliar openings.
Manuals and supporting guidance
Model-specific instructions take priority. These references support the practical principles discussed here; they do not diagnose your appliance.