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Repeat for the second strip.
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If you removed both adhesive strips successfully, skip to step 29.
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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 for the second strip. | |
[* icon_caution] Hold down the battery as you remove the second strip, or the strip may fling the battery when it separates from the case. | |
- | [* black] If you removed both adhesive strips successfully, skip to ***step |
+ | [* black] If you removed both adhesive strips successfully, skip to ***step 29***. |
[* icon_note] If either of the adhesive strips broke off underneath the battery and could not 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] ***Do not*** insert the spudger in the area between the volume down (-) button and the top edge of the battery, or you may damage the volume control cable lying underneath. ***Do not*** pry against the logic board or you may damage the phone. | |
[* icon_note] For alternative methods to unstick the battery, ***continue with the next step below***. |
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