Introduction
This guide shows how to cut and apply new stretch release adhesive strips when you’re replacing a battery.
Note: This guide depicts several different phones and batteries during the procedure. Your adhesive application may vary slightly from the photos depicted in this guide, but the method remains the same.
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Begin by removing all of the old adhesive and residue from the adhesion surfaces in the battery well.
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Finish cleaning the surface using a lint-free cloth (or coffee filter) and some high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher).
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With the device powered off, inspect the battery well on your device:
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If you do not need to cut the adhesive strips to length, skip the next two steps.
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Lay the stretch release adhesive strips next to your replacement battery, aligning the pull tabs slightly above the top edge of the battery.
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Use a pair of sharp scissors or a razor blade to cut the stretch release adhesive tabs at the marked line.
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Remove the excess section of adhesive.
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Place the battery face down on a flat surface.
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Starting at the cut end of the adhesive strips, peel off the large blue film covering the strips.
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If this happens to you and you got your strips from iFixit, contact us and we'll send you a replacement on the double.
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In the meantime, you can temporarily reassemble your phone with a bit of double-sided tape to hold the battery.
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Carefully peel away the remaining piece of film, fully exposing the adhesive strips.
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Set the battery lightly in place in the device.
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Plug in the battery connector temporarily to ensure that the cable reaches the socket. Disconnect the battery before resuming reassembly.
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Press the battery into place, and continue with your repair.
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For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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