Okay, deep breath. We are going to attempt to remove the battery.

Six cells stand between us and the upper case.

Despite what happened last time, we are determined to get the battery out.

This time we're excited to find two of the six cells in a metal tray held in with screws and no adhesive. Barely started and already 1/3 done!

Things slow down when we get to the outer cells and start slowly spudgering under the edges. Listening for the snap crackle & pop of breaking adhesive, we cautiously push forward until all six cells are free.