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If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
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Use the plastic opening tool to open the back cover as shown in the photo.
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Heat an iOpener in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Place the heated iOpener on all four edges of the screen for approximately 2 minutes.
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Apply the plastic opening tool on the edge of the screen near the front camera.
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After creating enough space, allow the opening tool to be inserted on the side of the phone.
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Create another space on the other side of the screen.
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Leave the opening tool inserted.
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Carefully apply the larger plastic opening tool by sliding it through the longer edge of the screen.
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A strip will be attached to the motherboard as shown.
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Using tweezers, carefully detach the strip from the motherboard.
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With a T4 screwdriver, remove the 10 "yellow" 2mm screws and 4 "black" 2mm screws.
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Use the metal spudger and lift the back cover on the bottom side of the phone (this is attached to the motherboard).
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Remove the red and black battery cable from its port using tweezers.
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Use the same tweezers to remove the red battery from where it is placed.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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