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Separate the battery adhesiveRemove the battery
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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the battery, at the side opposite to the battery cable.
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Slide the opening pick under the battery and lift to separate the adhesive.
- | [title] Remove the battery |
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- | [* black] Insert an opening pick in to the gap between the battery housing and the battery at the side opposite to the battery cable. |
- | [* black] Slide the opening pick under the battery and lift up to pry the battery off of its housing. |
- | [* icon_caution] Make sure you push ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a thermal event. |
- | [* icon_note] In case you have trouble prying up the battery with an opening pick, you can try to use a spudger instead as seen in [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/XHAYueyumFKABTvW.full|this picture|new_window=true]. When working with a spudger take extra care not to bend the battery. |
- | [* icon_note] If you encounter significant resistance, pause and heat the adhesive further. |
- | [* black] Remove the battery. |
- | [* icon_caution] Do not reuse the battery after it has been removed, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery. |
- | [* icon_reminder] It is likely you can reuse the old adhesive with the new battery. If you wish to replace the adhesive instead, remove the old adhesive and wipe away any adhesive residue with a lint-free cloth and high-concentration isopropyl alcohol. |
+ | [title] Separate the battery adhesiveRemove the battery |
+ | [* black] Insert the tip of an opening pick under the battery, at the side opposite to the battery cable. |
+ | [* black] Slide the opening pick under the battery and lift to separate the adhesive. |
+ | [* icon_caution] Make sure you push ***underneath*** the battery and not ***into*** it. ''Don't bend or deform the battery''. |
+ | [* icon_note] If you're having trouble, apply more heat to the housing and try again. |
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