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| - | [title] Unstick the battery from the case |
|---|---|
| - | [* icon_note] Apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery in the area of the broken adhesive strip(s). |
| - | [* black] Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery. |
| - | [* icon_caution] Don't try to forcefully lever the battery out. If needed, apply a few more drops of alcohol to further weaken the adhesive. Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool. |
| + | [title] Alternative methods to unstick the battery from the case |
| + | [* icon_note] A piece of dental floss may be used to separate the battery from the rear case. A stronger alternative to dental floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set. |
| + | [* black] Thread the floss or string behind the upper battery corners, bring the ends together, wrap them around a folded cloth, and pull evenly. |
| + | [* icon_note] Alternatively, if the battery remains stuck to the rear case, [guide|11677|prepare an iOpener] or use a hair dryer to heat the rear case directly behind the battery. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Don't try to forcefully lever the battery out. Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool. |
| [* icon_caution] Do not pry against the logic board or you may damage the phone. | |
| [* icon_caution] Avoid prying at the top left near the volume controls, or you may damage the [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/uWEVFdCRurTInQuC|volume button ribbon cable|new_window=true]. | |
| - | [* icon_note] Alternatively, a piece of dental floss may be used to separate the battery from the rear case. A stronger alternative to dental floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set. |
| - | [* black] Thread the floss or string behind the upper battery corners, bring the ends together, wrap them around a folded cloth, and pull evenly. |
| - | [* icon_note] Alternatively, if the battery remains stuck to the rear case, [guide|11677|prepare an iOpener] or use a hair dryer to heat the rear case directly behind the battery. |