Gather safety gear: gloves, safety glasses, dust mask
Turn off power to any nearby outlets or fixtures
Clear the work area and protect surrounding surfaces
Remove grout around the tile with a grout saw or oscillating tool
Start at a loose or broken tile if possible
Place a chisel or putty knife under the tile edge
Tap gently with a hammer to lift the tile
Work slowly to avoid damaging the subfloor or wall
Remove remaining tile pieces one by one
Scrape off old adhesive or mortar
Clean the surface before installing new tile or patching the area