iPhone Air Battery Removal - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Assemble the VoltClip
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  The guide uses the VoltClip to release the adhesive. If you're using a different method, such as a 9V battery, follow the guide normally and supplement your power source's operating procedures during the necessary steps.
  
  Plug the VoltClip's barrel connector into the USB-C elbow.
  
  Don't connect the VoltClip to a power source just yet. The loose alligator clips may accidentally touch each other and cause an electrical short.
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2. Step 2 Peel up the silver tab
  Use a clean fingernail or an opening pick to peel up one of the silver tabs on the battery.
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3. Step 3 Attach the alligator clips
  Attach the red alligator clip to the lifted silver tab on the battery.
  
  Attach the black alligator clip to the grounding screw located on the left side of the bottom edge.
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5. Step 4 Connect power to the VoltClip
  Make sure the red alligator clip is secured. If the black alligator clip pops off its screw, disconnect the USB-C cable, reseat the clip, and try again.
  
  Connect the USB‑C elbow to a power source (via a USB‑C cable) and wait 90 seconds for the adhesive to loosen.
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6. Step 5 Disconnect the VoltClip
  Disconnect the USB-C cable from the elbow, then disconnect the alligator clips.
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7. Step 6 Loosen the second strip
  Repeat this procedure on the other silver tab to loosen the second adhesive strip.
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8. Step 7 Remove the battery
  Apply a suction handle to the center of the battery and lift it out with slow, steady force to remove it.
  
  If the battery doesn't come out easily, don't force it—reconnect the VoltClip for one minute on each adhesive strip.
  
  During reassembly, if your replacement battery doesn't come with pre-installed adhesive, follow this guide to install it. Afterwards, follow this guide to install the back glass.
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