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Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining three adhesive strips.
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If you removed all of the adhesive strips successfully, skip the next step.
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Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery.
[* black] Repeat the above steps to remove the remaining three adhesive strips. | |
[* icon_caution] Be sure to hold onto the battery as you remove the final strip, or it may fling out of the iPhone unexpectedly. | |
[* black] If you removed all of the adhesive strips successfully, skip the next step. | |
- | [* icon_caution] If any of the adhesive strips broke off underneath the battery and could not be retrieved, ***continue with the next step below***. |
+ | [* icon_note] If the adhesive breaks off underneath the battery and can't be retrieved, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery in the area of the broken adhesive strip(s). |
+ | [* black] Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery. |
+ | [* 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_caution] Be careful not to damage the ribbon cables or the wireless charging coil directly underneath the battery. |
+ | [* icon_note] For an alternative method to unstick the battery, ***continue with the next step below***. |
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