Sony Xperia Z5 Battery Disconnect prereq Replacement

Before you begin, switch off your phone.

Apply a heated iOpener to the edges on the back of the phone to loosen the adhesive beneath the rear glass. Apply the iOpener for at least two minutes.

Secure a suction handle to the bottom of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

Pull up the suction handle to generate a gap.

Insert an opening pick into the gap to further separate the rear glass from the phone assembly.

Carefully lift and remove the rear glass.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery flex cable.