Top side didn't work even after using isopropyl alcohol. I dabbed the picks and a credit card in the alcohol and then inserted it in the top gap to get the IPA in there. After the battery was removed I saw that the IPA was there but didn't really help me with the removal as the battery didn't budge.
I then did the same thing for bottom side around where the wire is. I think the battery there has a slope as well which makes it easier to slowly work the picks under there. There was a gurgling or soft ripping sound as the IPA made it in deeper and the glue separated which was a little scary. The picks made it in deeper. Using the gray spudger also helped but I guess I could have used my credit card which would be safer.