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Tool used on this step:Cotton Swabs$4.99
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Apply isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab and wipe any adhesive residue from the frame.
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Use an opening pick or your fingernail to lift the foam off the battery by its adhesive, not the foam itself.
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Carefully peel the foam sticker off the old battery. Avoid stretching or tearing the foam.
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Apply the foam sticker to the new battery so the edges of the foam are aligned with the edges of the battery.
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Tool used on this step:Tesa 61395 Tape$2.95
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If your replacement battery came with adhesive pre-installed, peel off any adhesive liners.
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Align the battery with its housing. Ensure the battery cable lines up with its channel.
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Lower one side of the battery, then the other, into its housing.
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Press and hold on the battery for 10 seconds to bond the adhesive.
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Check that the release pin sticks out of the controller when the release button is pressed. If it doesn't, or if the button fell out entirely, re-insert the button and try again.
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Align the battery connector over its socket on the board.
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Press down on the connector until it's fully seated.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.