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Step 3
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Pull up on the exposed clear plastic tab to peel the battery off the adhesive securing it to the iPhone.
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If there's any alcohol solution remaining in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery.
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Remove the battery.
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Before reassembly, clean metal-to-metal contact points with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils from your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues.
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Perform a hard reset after reassembly. This can prevent several issues and simplify troubleshooting.
[* black] Pull up on the exposed clear plastic tab to peel the battery off the adhesive securing it to the iPhone. | |
- | [* icon_caution] If the tab breaks before the battery is freed, carefully slide a spudger under the battery tab to release the adhesive. Prying in other places may cause damage. |
+ | [* icon_note] If the tab breaks before the battery is freed, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery. Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Carefully slide a spudger under the battery tab to release the adhesive. |
+ | [* icon_caution] Prying in other places may cause damage. 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. |
+ | [* black] If there's any alcohol solution remaining in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery. |
[* black] Remove the battery. | |
[* icon_note] If your replacement battery came in a plastic sleeve, remove it before installation by pulling it away from the the ribbon cable. | |
[* black] Before reassembly, clean metal-to-metal contact points with a de-greaser such as windex. The oils from your fingers have the potential to cause wireless interference issues. | |
[* black] Perform a [guide|44534|hard reset] after reassembly. This can prevent several issues and simplify troubleshooting. |
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