Battery Disconnection

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Carefully peel up the large piece of tape covering the battery connector, on the edge of the logic board nearest the battery.

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Gently peel back the small piece of tape covering the battery board data cable connector.

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Use the tip of a spudger to flip up the small black locking tab securing the cable in its connector.

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Disconnect the battery board data cable by sliding it out from its socket.

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Fold the battery board data cable back and out of the way.

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Use a T5 Torx driver to remove the 3.7 mm pancake screw securing the battery power connector.

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Use a spudger to gently lift the battery power connector, disconnecting the battery.