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| [title] Remove the battery | |
| - | [* icon_note] The battery is adhered with mild adhesive. If necessary, use an iOpener or hair dryer to heat the battery and housing so that it is warm to the touch to soften the adhesive. |
| [* icon_caution] Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a thermal event. | |
| - | [* black] |
| + | [* black] Insert the flat end of a spudger between the battery and its housing through one of the cutouts. |
| [* black] Lever the battery out of the housing by prying it up and out of its recess. | |
| [* black] Remove the battery. | |
| - | [* icon_note] If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing. |
| - | [* icon_reminder] During reassembly, secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the device at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] During reassembly, perform the following: |
| + | [* black] Connect your new battery and test to see if the mouse works. |
| + | [* black] Remove any leftover adhesive and clean the battery housing with highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a microfiber or lint-free cloth. |
| + | [* black] Secure your new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape where the old adhesive was located and not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place. |