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Use scissors to cut one of your opening picks to about the width of the battery. Try not to leave any sharp corners.
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Insert the modified pick between the edge of the battery and the case, on the side opposite the digital crown.
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Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the system board.
| - | [* black] Use the edge of a spudger to pry under the battery along the lower edge, near the power button. |
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| - | [* icon_caution] Mind the display cables so you don't squeeze or crease them when levering the battery out. |
| - | [* black] Slowly but steadily lift the battery to separate it from the adhesive securing it in place. |
| + | [* 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 edge of the battery and the case, on the side opposite the digital crown. |
| + | [* black] Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the system board. |
| + | [* icon_note] If needed, you can also safely pry along the top edge of the battery, against the Taptic Engine. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Mind the display cables so you don't damage them when levering the battery out. |
| [* icon_caution] Make sure you don't puncture or deform the battery, as it can catch fire and/or explode if damaged. | |
| - | [* black] Remove the battery. |
| - | [* icon_reminder] See the [guide|116326|adhesive replacement guide|new_window=true] for applying new adhesive when reassembling. |
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