Checking For Dead Cells Question

I’m taking apart a battery right now.

From the picture, I took out the parallel connection on one side.

If I put the probe on the positive side and the probe on the other, would it individually check each cell or do I have to tear apart the parallel connection too?

My lazy ass don’t want to tear it apart so hopefully it’s a “yes”.

I can just keep one side connected and check which ones are dead. If not, I have to take off that connection too…then spot it again. Too much work. LOL.

Thank you.

Although, I do have dead cells and good cells. I can just test it out right now by creating the same scenario.

Yes

Thank goodness. I don’t have to tear apart the other side. Whoop whoop. Thank you.