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| - | [* black] Wedge a plastic opening tool between the right side of the battery and the case. |
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| - | [* black] Pry the battery up to separate it from the adhesive securing it to the system board. |
| + | [* black] Use scissors to cut one of your opening picks to about the width of the battery. Try not to leave any sharp corners. |
| + | [* black] Insert the modified pick between the right side of the battery and the case. |
| + | [* black] Use constant, steady pressure to ''slowly'' pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the system board. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Be careful not to deform or puncture the battery. |
| + | [* black] On the larger (42 mm) models, it's possible to [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/diYfGlClCsW1mXT2.full|accidentally pry at the system board|new_window=true] underneath the battery. Insert the pick only far enough to get underneath the battery, not the system board. |
| + | [* black] If needed, apply a little high concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) around and under the battery to help weaken the adhesive. |
| [* icon_caution] ***Do not*** attempt to remove the battery as it is still connected. |
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