Firmly grasp the blue tab and pull directly upwards, lifting the battery up and out of the phone.

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.

If you encounter significant resistance or the battery starts to deform, refer to the next step for some alternate removal methods.