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-[* black] Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the short end of the battery opposite the cables.
-[* black] Slide the spudger underneath the battery, separating it from the adhesive holding it to the keyboard.
- [* icon_caution] Make sure you push ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. Don't bend or deform the battery.
- [* icon_note] If the battery is not removing easily, apply a few drops of high strength (≥90%) isopropyl alcohol underneath and tilt the keyboard around to direct the alcohol to the adhesive.
+[* black] Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the right edge of the battery, opposite the cables.
+[* black] Slide the spudger underneath the battery to separate the adhesive securing it to the keyboard.
+ [* icon_caution] Make sure you push the spudger ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. ''Don't bend or deform the battery''.
+ [* icon_note] If the battery isn't separating, apply a few drops of high strength (≥90%) isopropyl alcohol to its edge and tilt the keyboard. Wait one minute for the alcohol to soften the adhesive and try again.
[* black] Remove the battery.
[* icon_reminder] To install a replacement battery:
- [* black] Remove any leftover adhesive from the battery well.
- [* black] Apply double sided tape or [guide|113604|pre-cut adhesive|new_window=true] to secure the new battery.
+ [* black] Use a spudger to remove any chunks of adhesive from the recess and clean up all the residue with isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.
+ [* black] Apply [product|IF317-072|double-sided tape|new_window=true] or [guide|113604|pre-cut adhesive|new_window=true] to the battery recess (***''not''*** directly to the battery) and push the battery into place.