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| [title] Alternative methods to unstick the battery from the case | |
| [* black] ***If you successfully removed both adhesive strips, move on to the next step.*** Otherwise, you will need to pry the battery from the rear 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] [guide|25705|Prepare an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the back of the rear case, directly over the battery. Otherwise, you can apply heat using a heat gun or hair dryer. |
| + | [* black] Then, use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the battery. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |
| + | [* 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, [guide|25705|prepare an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the back of the rear case, directly over the battery. Otherwise, you can apply heat using a heat gun or hair dryer. |
| - | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |