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-[* black] We want clear access to the battery. So we remove the bottom shield covering the main flex cable.
-[* black] After unplugging the bridging antenna cable we remove the main flex including the USB-C charging port.
+[* black] The way to a repair advocate's heart is through swift and easy battery replacements, but this one looks looks set to give us a stomachache.
+[* black] To clear the way, we start by removing the bottom shield covering the main flex cable.
+[* black] After unplugging the bridging antenna cable, we remove the main flex—including the USB-C charging port.
+[* black] The charging port is a common point of failure, so it's nice to see this one isn't soldered to anything too expensive (like a main board).