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iFixit Posts Apple Watch Repair Manuals for Battery, Screen and More

Friday May 1, 2015 10:03 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
iFixit has released Apple Watch repair manuals for various components of the device, including the battery, screen, adhesive, and NFC antenna. The guides provide step-by-step instructions on how to replace the Apple Watch's OLED display and battery, alongside additional steps for repairing the adhesive and NFC antenna that can be damaged as a result of opening the casing.

iFixit Apple Watch Display Repair
The steps required to replace the OLED display and fused glass digitizer, in simplified terms, include separating the screen from the watch body with a sharp, curved knife and opening pick, prying and removing the internal battery, disconnecting the display data and digitizer cables, and removing the screen. The steps to replace the battery are nearly identical.

Replacing the Apple Watch's adhesive involves laying the backed adhesive tape down on the NFC antenna, around the edge of the case where the screen rests, using a plastic opening tool to reconnect the display data and digitizer cable connectors, reinstalling the metal bracket, pressing the battery back into its position, and pressing the casing down firmly on the new adhesive.

iFixit Apple Watch Adhesive Repair
While many of the tools used in the repair guides are available for purchase, iFixit has not yet stocked the necessary Apple Watch replacement parts needed to make these repairs. Given that the Apple Watch has only been available for one week, it could be some time before the website makes replacement batteries, screens, adhesive and NFC antennas available through it online store.

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AngerDanger
41 months ago
The first rule of Watch Repair Club is don't repair the Watch.
Rating: 13 Votes
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winston1236
41 months ago
Finally now I can upgrade the RAM ;)
Rating: 6 Votes
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k1121j
41 months ago

Am I the only one who thinks this product is ludicrous?


yes
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jagolden
41 months ago

Am I the only one who thinks this product is ludicrous?


No, your simply someone who can't think beyond yourself. It's a big, busy world outside of your basement.
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Neepman
41 months ago
I miss MJ.
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rumplestiltskin
41 months ago
Am I the only one who thinks this product is ludicrous?
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PabloGS
41 months ago

Finally an article I can make use of in the event I break something. Though I doubt I will considering I have the sturdy SS with Sapphire. I'm always the DIY type. :D


You are aware, that the saphire glass breaks more easily than the ion x glass? ;)
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Cyberpower678
41 months ago
A DIY article

Finally an article I can make use of in the event I break something. Though I doubt I will considering I have the sturdy SS with Sapphire. I'm always the DIY type. :D
Rating: 3 Votes
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CChrisG
41 months ago
Sure, I repair the watch myself - and next time I wash my hands the water flows in!:mad:
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JeffyTheQuik
41 months ago

I fix my car, my wife's car & my oldest kids car.
I fix everyone's computers & tablets.

YouTube is amazing. You can literally fix almost all home mishaps.


"They don't have a clue what's under the bonnet/hood.". But YouTube does.

It's actually fun.


And satisfying to know that I saved an $800 device, or $200 at the mechanic to replace a water pump, or a damaged part.

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My watch is now 14 years old. The sapphire glass doesn't have a scratch, and I don't take that watch off for anything (except at night and in the shower). Don't try to spread fear, uncertainty and doubt (known as FUD).



Combined with the above, seems I must be a mental genius compared to some people.


There may be a disjoint here.

The :apple:Watch sapphire is on the face and forms the whole front of the face of the watch and , where a lot of the other watches have the side of the watch holding the sapphire and provide protection, so that may be why your watch has lasted 14 years, and the ill fated :apple: watch in Utah shattered.

I guess I'm saying that you both can be correct on this one.
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