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| [* black] Firmly grasp the blue tab and pull directly upwards, lifting the battery up and out of the phone. | |
| - | [* icon_note] The battery is held in place with some fairly strong adhesive. if you have difficulty with this step, or if your battery starts to deform, try the following methods: |
| - | [* black] Heat |
| - | [* black] Spudger |
| - | [* black] Isopropyl |
| + | [* icon_caution] Try your best not to deform the battery during this process. Soft-shell lithium-ion batteries can leak dangerous chemicals, catch fire, or even explode if damaged. Do not use excessive force or pry at the battery with metal tools. |
| + | [* black] If you encounter significant resistance or the battery starts to deform, refer to the next step for some alternate removal methods. |