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Unstick the battery from the case
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If the battery remains stuck to the rear case, prepare an iOpener or use a hair dryer to heat the rear case directly behind the battery. It should be slightly too hot to touch comfortably.
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Then, use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the battery.
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A stronger alternative to floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set.
| - | [* black] Flip the iPhone back over and thread a piece of dental floss or strong string behind the battery. Then, slowly pull back and forth in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive. |
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| - | [* icon_note] A stronger alternative to floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set. |
| - | [* black] Alternatively, insert a plastic card between the case side of the battery and the rear case. |
| - | [* icon_caution] ***Do not*** insert your card in the area between the volume down (-) button and the top edge of the battery, or you may damage the [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/6nBtWNTDYIgDjHyM.huge|volume control cable|new_window=true] lying underneath. |
| - | [* icon_caution] ***Do not*** pry against the logic board or you may damage the phone. |
| - | [* icon_caution] Keep the card as flat as possible to avoid bending the battery, which may damage it and cause it to release dangerous chemicals or catch fire. Do not use any sharp tools to pry at the battery. |
| - | [* black] Press the card in farther to break up the adhesive behind the battery. |
| + | [title] Unstick the battery from the case |
| + | [* black] If the battery remains stuck to the rear case, [guide|11677|prepare an iOpener] or use a hair dryer to heat the rear case directly behind the battery. It should be slightly too hot to touch comfortably. |
| + | [* black] Then, use a plastic opening tool to gently lift the battery. |
| + | [* icon_caution] Overheating the iPhone may ignite the battery. |
| + | [* icon_note] Alternatively, if the battery remains stuck to the rear case, flip the iPhone back over and thread a piece of dental floss or strong string behind the battery. Then, slowly pull back and forth in a sawing motion to separate the adhesive. |
| + | [* black] A stronger alternative to floss is an unwound guitar string, such as a 0.009 E string from a 12-string set. |
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