Take care not to bend or puncture battery during the removal procedure—a bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

Remove the battery from the phone by slowly pulling up on the red tabs.

If you're having trouble lifting the battery out of its recess, apply a heated iOpener to the screen side for two minutes to loosen the battery adhesive.

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the device.