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| [* black] Repeat for the second strip. | |
| [* icon_caution] Hold down the battery as you remove the second strip, or the strip may fling the battery when it separates from the case. | |
| - | [* icon_note] You may apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery if the adhesive strip isn't flexible enough to remove. |
| - | [* black] If you removed both adhesive strips successfully, skip the next two steps. |
| - | [* icon_caution] If either of the adhesive strips broke off underneath the battery and could not be retrieved, ***continue with the next step below.*** |
| + | [* icon_note] If the adhesive breaks off underneath the battery and can't be retrieved, 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. |
| + | [* icon_caution] ***Do not*** pry against the logic board or you may damage the phone. |
| + | [* icon_caution] ***Do not*** insert the spudger in the area between the volume down (-) button and the top edge of the battery, or you may damage the [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6nBtWNTDYIgDjHyM.huge|volume control cable|new_window=true] lying underneath. |
| + | [* icon_note] For more alternative methods when either of the adhesive strips broke off underneath the battery and could not be retrieved, ***continue with the next step below.*** |