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| [title] Remove the microphone | |
| [* icon_note] The microphone is held in place by strong adhesive to the bottom edge of the phone. | |
| + | [* icon_caution] Don't pry against the battery, it could catch fire if damaged. |
| [* black] Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the microphone and pry up until you can grab it with your fingers. | |
| + | [* icon_note] If the microphone does not budge, try adding a little bit of heat using an [guide|25705|iOpener|new_window=true], [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true], or [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true]. Only heat it it's slightly hot to touch, as the battery is susceptible to heat damage. |
| [* black] Peel the microphone from the adhesive securing it to the frame and remove it. | |
| - | [* icon_reminder] During reassembly, |
| + | [* icon_reminder] During reassembly, if your replacement part doesn't include adhesive, use [product|IF317-072-2|thin, double-sided tape|new_window=true] instead. Make sure it doesn't block the sound cutouts during installation. |