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| [title] Remove the battery | |
| [* black] Insert the long edge of an opening pick between the battery and its housing at the side opposite the battery cable. | |
| - | [* black] Push the opening pick under the battery and lift up to pry the battery |
| - | [* icon_caution] Make sure you push ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. Don't bend or |
| - | [* icon_note] If you encounter significant resistance, pause and |
| + | [* black] Push the opening pick under the battery and lift up to pry the battery out of its housing. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Make sure you push ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. Don't bend, crease, deform, poke, or puncture the battery—a damaged battery is a potential fire hazard. |
| + | [* icon_note] If you encounter significant resistance, pause and reheat the adhesive. |
| [* black] Remove the battery. | |
| - | [* icon_reminder] It is likely you can reuse the old adhesive with the new battery. If you wish to replace the adhesive instead, remove the old adhesive and wipe away any adhesive residue with a lint-free cloth and high-concentration isopropyl alcohol. |
| - | [* icon_reminder] [guide|113604|Follow this guide|new_window=true] to install new precut adhesive. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] To install a new battery: |
| + | [* black] Use a spudger or your fingers to peel any old adhesive off of the battery housing. The old adhesive shouldn't leave any residue. |
| + | [* black] If your new battery doesn't come with preinstalled adhesive, place a couple strips of [product|IF317-072|double-sided tape|new_window=true] into the battery housing. Press the battery firmly into place to secure it. |