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| [title] Heat the battery adhesive | |
| [* icon_note] The battery is strongly adhered to the Steam Deck. The adhesive loosens with constant, steady force, and it will require repeated heating and prying cycles. | |
| [* icon_caution] Heating a charged battery is a ***fire hazard***. Make sure you've ***completely discharged your battery*** before starting this step. | |
| [* icon_caution] ***Don't reuse the battery after it's been removed***, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery. | |
| [* black] Use a heat gun to heat the adhesive underneath the battery for 1-2 minutes. | |
| [* icon_note] Alternatively, a hair dryer may also be used. | |
| [* icon_caution] Try your best to not overheat the battery. Keep the heat gun or hair dryer ~2 inches above the battery and constantly moving at all times—don't keep it heating one place for too long. | |
| + | [* icon_note] Although high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (>90%) may be an effective method to loosen this adhesive, there's a high risk of excess leaking onto or into the display or other components through [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/OOBsSCZ6ovm1DTH5.full|the cutouts on the battery tray|new_window=true]. |