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Lifting the battery
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Use the exposed clear plastic pull tab to peel the battery off the adhesive securing it to the iPhone.
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Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Use an opening tool to gently lift the battery by its edge.
| [title] Lifting the battery | |
| [* black] Use the exposed clear plastic pull tab to peel the battery off the adhesive securing it to the iPhone. | |
| - | [* black] If you have trouble peeling the battery up, use an iOpener or hair dryer to heat the rear case of the iPhone and soften the adhesive. |
| - | [* black] The plastic tab is fragile and may break. If your tab breaks before the battery is freed, refer to the following steps. |
| + | [* icon_note] If you are having trouble peeling the battery up or if the tab breaks, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery. |
| + | [* black] Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Use an opening tool to gently lift the battery by its edge. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Don't try to forcefully lever the battery out. If needed, apply a few more drops of alcohol to further weaken the adhesive. Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool. |
| + | [* icon_reminder] If there's any alcohol solution remaining in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery. |
| + | [* icon_note] If you still have trouble peeling the battery up, use an iOpener or hair dryer to heat the rear case of the iPhone and soften the adhesive. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |
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