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[title] Disconnect the battery
[* red] Grip the battery cable pull tab, located to the left of the battery.
[* black] Firmly pull the battery cable straight away from the motherboard shield (toward the battery) to disconnect it.
[* icon_note] This [guide|25629|bundled cable|stepid=64977|new_window=true] is fairly stiff. If you're having trouble, re-grip the pull tab close to the head of the connector and gently walk it side-to-side as you pull.
- [* icon_note] If the cable pull-tab feels fragile or rips during this process, disconnect the cable using a spudger once you've removed the motherboard shield.
+ [* icon_note] If the cable pull-tab feels fragile or rips during this process, [guide|169164|remove the motherboard shield|stepid=358628|new_window=true] and disconnect the cable using a spudger.
[* icon_note] When the battery cable comes free, it might [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/yrxfr1jnPBECKXAE.huge|push up on the motherboard shield|new_window=true]. Don't worry, as this won't damage anything.