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| [title] Unstick the battery from the case | |
| - | [* black] 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. |
| - | [* black] Alternatively, flip the iPhone back over and thread a piece of dental floss or strong string behind the battery. Then, slowly pull back and forth in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive. |
| + | [* black] Alternatively, if the battery remains stuck to the rear case, flip the iPhone back over and thread a piece of dental floss or strong string behind the battery. Then, slowly pull back and forth in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive. |
| [* icon_note] A stronger alternative to floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set. | |
| [* black] 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. It should be slightly too hot to touch comfortably. | |
| + | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |