With our 'Pod in pieces, we whip out the vise again to crack open the holster.

We have to deform the case pretty heavily to get our foot spudger in the door, but it appears no permanent damage is done.

With the right leverage, and proper application of strength, the hidden glue gives way and the innards transform into outtards.

...including the battery, which proved more of a pain to remove last time.

It's all a bit tethered together, but so far this part isn't so bad—as long as you know the secret technique.