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| [title] Soften the battery adhesive | |
| [* black] Use a syringe or dropper to apply 2–3 drops of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to each of the two cutouts at the bottom corners of the battery. | |
| [* icon_caution] Don't apply more than five drops of IPA on a corner at one time. Too much IPA can leak through the frame and damage the fragile OLED screen underneath. | |
| - | [* icon_caution] Be extra careful when working near the battery. Sharp tools can puncture and short soft-shell |
| - | [* black] Tilt the phone up at a slight angle to allow the IPA |
| + | [* icon_caution] Be extra careful when working near the battery. Sharp tools can puncture and short soft-shell batteries. A punctured battery can leak dangerous chemicals or catch fire. |
| + | [* black] Tilt the phone up at a slight angle to allow the IPA to seep under the battery and soften the adhesive. |
| [* black] Keep the phone up at a slight angle for 1–2 minutes to give the IPA time to soften the adhesive and for extra IPA to evaporate. |