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[* icon_caution] Take care not to puncture or bend the battery during the removal process—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
[* black] Apply a suction cup to the battery.
-[* black] Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force and pry up with the opening pick to separate the battery from the frame.
+[* black] Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to separate the battery from the frame.
[* icon_note] If the battery does not budge, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol and try again.
[* black] Insert an opening pick into the gap.
[* black] Continue to pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force while sliding the opening pick back and forth to slice the adhesive. Continue this process until the battery separates from the midframe.