Forceful Removal of Handle Base and Cartridge Damage

What happens here

If the faucet handle base is stubborn, apply more significant force with the pry bar or screwdriver. Once enough leverage is applied, the handle base will detach. Immediately inspect the internal faucet cartridge. In cases of severe calcification or corrosion, the plastic components of the cartridge may break during removal due to being seized against the metal parts. The video shows such a breakage, where the plastic elements of the cartridge are fractured.

Goal: Fully detach the handle base and assess the condition of the underlying cartridge.