The battery is held in place by mild adhesive.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom edge of the battery and the midframe.

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

Pry upwards to loosen the battery.

If you're struggling to pry up the battery, place a heated iOpener onto the motherboard to loosen the adhesive underneath. Don't apply the iOpener directly onto the battery.

Don't try to remove the battery all the way yet. It's still connected to the motherboard.