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[* black] Use the clear plastic pull tab to gently lift the battery out of the iPhone.
-[* icon_caution] Do not remove the plastic tab from the iPhone.
[* icon_note] You may need to use a plastic opening tool to loosen the adhesive under the battery.
-[* red] Remove the contact clip from the iPhone.
-[* icon_reminder] Before reconnecting the battery connector, be sure the contact clip (shown in red) is properly positioned next to the battery connector.
-[* icon_reminder] Before reassembly, be sure to clean all metal-to-metal contact points on the pressure contact as well as its contact point on the rear panel with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils on your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues.
+[* icon_caution] Before reconnecting the battery connector, be sure the contact clip (shown in red) is properly positioned next to the battery connector.
+[* icon_reminder] Before reassembly, clean metal-to-metal contact points with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils from your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues.
+[* icon_reminder] Perform a [guide|44489|hard reset] after reassembly. This can prevent several issues and simplify troubleshooting.