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147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 3: Locate the small notch at the top of the back cover. Use a Jimmy to pry open the back cover by twisting it. Using a sharp metal tool might cause cosmetic damage to the watch case. Covering the tool with a nitril glove can minimize the damage. Don’t remove the back cover just yet. It is still connected to...
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 4: Insert the tip of an opening pick between the back cover and the case. Slide the opening pick around the back cover to loosen the gasket from the back cover.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 5: There is a ribbon cable running from the back cover to the motherboard. Use an opening pick or your fingers to carefully lift the back cover open. Flip the back cover open away from the crown. You can prop up the back cover to minimize the stress on the ribbon cable.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 6: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm-long screw from the battery bracket.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 7: User a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to lift the top of the battery bracket free from its screw socket. Unhook the opposite side of the bracket and remove it.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 8: Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector. The battery connector is the smallest of the three connectors.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 9: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.9 mm-long screw from the sensor bracket.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 10: User a pair of tweezers to move the top of the sensor bracket free from a small latch near the case by rotating in inwards. Unhook the opposite side of the bracket and remove it.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 11: Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor connector. Remove the back cover.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 12: Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the home button cable.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 13: Insert the tip of an opening pick between the battery and the plastic frame opposite to the cables. Use the opening pick to lift the battery up. The battery is held down by mild adhesive.
step_instruction
147,920
Huawei Watch 3 Battery Replacement
Huawei Watch 3
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Repair Step 14: Grab the battery with your fingers and remove it. For reassembly you may need to apply some adhesive to the new battery if it does not come equipped with it.
step_instruction
97,605
iHealth Edge Band Replacement
iHealth Edge
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Repair Step 1: Pull the elastic band away from the device as shown. You will need to use one hand to support the device and pull the elastic band with the other at about a 45 degree angle.
step_instruction
97,605
iHealth Edge Band Replacement
iHealth Edge
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Repair Step 2: Pull the elastic band away from the device, you should now have the device with no band as shown.
step_instruction
97,605
iHealth Edge Band Replacement
iHealth Edge
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Repair Step 3: Place the elastic band into the channel in the side of the device shown in the picture. The band will pull into the channel and lock into place.
step_instruction
97,605
iHealth Edge Band Replacement
iHealth Edge
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Repair Step 4: After pulling the band into place the guide is now complete. Your iHealth Edge should be ready for use.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 1: Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down. Remove the watch band.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 2: Remove the four 3.7 mm-long Torx T2 screws.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 3: Insert the edge of a spudger into the middle loudspeaker opening at the top edge of your watch.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 4: The plastic clamps holding the back cover in place sit very tight and may require some force during the prying procedure. Use the spudger to pry up the back cover assembly of your Huawei watch GT 2. Don't try to remove the back cover assembly all the way yet, it's still connected to the motherboard.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 5: Carefully swing the back cover assembly open to an upward position.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 6: Remove the two 2.3 mm-long Phillips #00 screws.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 7: Use a pair of tweezer to remove the metal shield covering the multi-purpose flex connector.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 8: Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the multi-purpose flex connector.
step_instruction
138,369
How to disconnect the battery assembly of the Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm)
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Repair Step 9: Separate the back cover assembly from the watch case.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 1: Locate the front LCD screen on your device. Fitbit logo should appear in the bottom center of the screen.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 2: Push the screen out through the back of the metal ring enclosure. Use a small amount of force on screen to prevent damage. Use other hand to catch screen.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 3: Locate the metal pin behind the wristband located on the edge of metal ring. Insert the pointed end of the metal spudger into the pin hold and push it into the blue rectangle enclosure. Use a small amount of force to avoid damaging the pins. Remove wristband.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 4: Place device screen face down and locate the four screws attaching the back cover. Use a T3 torx head or T3 torx screwdriver to remove the four screws.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 5: Grab the back, lift and open like a book to expose the motherboard. Locate the ribbon connector on the left. Use a plastic spudger tool on the ribbon connected from the heart rate monitor to the motherboard. Insert and lift the plastic opening tool to release the ribbon. Only a small force when lifting t...
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 6: Separate the back and set aside, locate the three screws attaching the motherboard. Use a PH000 head or a PH000 screwdriver to remove the three screws.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 7: Use a plastic spudger tool on the ribbons connected to the motherboard. Insert the tool under the ribbon and lift to release the connection. Only a small force when lifting the plastic connector is needed to avoid damage.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 8: Lift and push the motherboard to the side to uncover the 167mAh battery. Use a plastic spudger tool to pry out the battery from its adhesive plastic underneath. Lift up and pull downward to remove battery. Switch to the top portion of the battery and push downward to pry out battery.
step_instruction
86,653
Fitbit Blaze Battery Replacement
Fitbit Blaze
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Repair Step 9: Flip the motherboard backwards and locate the metal pins from the battery soldered to the board. Desolder the connection to remove the battery, desolder the battery connector itself if desired as well. Follow this guide on how to solder and desolder connectors Excessive heat will damage the components, s...
step_instruction
108,225
Garmin Fenix 3 HR "self made charging"
Garmin Fenix 3 HR
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Repair Step 1: Insert wisdom here.
step_instruction
108,225
Garmin Fenix 3 HR "self made charging"
Garmin Fenix 3 HR
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Repair Step 2: Insert wisdom here.
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 1: On the strap there is a knob. Sliding this knob towards the opposite side of the strap releases the tension on the spring bar, allowing you to pull the strap out..
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 2: Use the T5 Torx driver to remove the four screws on the case. Use the magnetic pad to keep all your parts easily contained! The case will pry easily off with just gentle hand pressure
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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null
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Repair Step 3: Using the [product|IF145-020|tweezers], gently remove the fabric protecting the battery connection. Take care when removing the fabric. Too much force may damage the contact with the metal tweezers. Use the heavy duty spudger to gently push the contact towards the top of the case.
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 4: Gently pry the battery up with the plastic pry tools
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 5: With the metal [product|IF145-020|tweezers] gently remove the fabric covering the connection on bottom right Using the heavy duty plastic spudger pry up on the connection ribbon. There are two connection ports on the single ribbon. Do not use too much force as you may tear ribbon!
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 6: The protective plate is now ready to be safely removed. With the [product|IF145-013|heavy duty spudger] pry up on the metal plate, in a counter-clockwise pattern There are tiny notches on plate making it simple to pull up on each side. A small strip of adhesive is on back of plate as well. Remove loosene...
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 7: With the 000 Philips screwdriver remove the screw and plastic retainer clips
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 8: With heavy duty spudger lift up on final connection ribbon located on left corner.
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 9: With all the connections disconnected the motherboard can be gently pried up and out of the watch case.
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 10: With a flat metal spudger pry back the little metal clamps that hold the motor secure. Do not bend these too far as they can easily break off!
step_instruction
59,597
ASUS ZenWatch Vibration motor Replacement
ASUS ZenWatch
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Repair Step 11: With the soldering iron, heat the two solder tabs on back of motor. Use metal [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to pull up and remove motor. A soldering iron gets hot! Take care not to burn yourself or place it on any other part of the board.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 1: Unscrew all four black 3 mm Phillips screws on the underside of the watch using a T5 screwdriver.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 2: Use an X-Acto knife to cut the band above, on either side, and in between the 2 screws. '''Note''': Part of the band is hard plastic. '''Caution''': Once the band is cut it cannot be reattached.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 3: Scrape away the glue beneath the hard shell portion of the band to reveal the GPS.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 4: Use a PH000 screw head to undo the newly revealed silver 4 mm Phillips screws that were hidden beneath the glue.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 5: Using a metal spudger, push down on the plastic gray square clamps on the underside of the device to dislodge the whole silver backing. Note: the buttons will also come off.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 6: Use a thin tool to pry the the device apart by lodging it between the clock face and back side of the device. '''Note''': A spudger may not be thin enough to fit in the seam of the device. We used the 6 inch metal ruler from the Pro Tech Toolkit.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 7: Remove the protective cover underneath the clock face, by unscrewing the three 2 mm Phillips screws using a PH000 screwdriver. Lift the protective cover to remove it and reveal the device's screen.
step_instruction
74,713
Fitbit Surge Screen Replacement
Fitbit Surge
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Repair Step 8: Remove the LCD screen from the clock face.
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 1: Wear proper gloves when using a heatgun. Use a heatgun to melt the adhesive beneath the screen. Heat the metal around edges of the screen. Avoid heating the rubber watch band as it will quickly melt. Heating the LCD screen may damage it. Avoid this procedure unless you intend to replace the screen.
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 2: Use a and plastic to pry the screen away from the Band 2.
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 3: Use metal [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to gently detach the orange press-fit (or "pop") connector.
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 4: Use the T3 Torx Screwdriver to remove the two 2.7 mm screws
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 5: Lift the logic board and locate the two circular clips securing the buttons from inside the wall of the Band 2. Remove them by sliding the clips sideways.
step_instruction
87,916
Microsoft Band 2 Buttons Replacement
Microsoft Band 2
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Repair Step 6: Remove the buttons, being careful not to lose the springs.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
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null
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Repair Step 1: Lightly heat device with hair dryer for 15 seconds to soften adhesive.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
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null
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Repair Step 2: After heating adhesive, firmly pry apart the two halves.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
null
null
null
null
Repair Step 3: Remove polymer cover that is protecting the mother board, it should just come out when two halves are separated.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
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null
null
null
Repair Step 4: Use a pair of nylon spudgers to assist the removal of the motherboard. Pry up on two tabs and the mother board will pop out.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
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Repair Step 5: This shows the mother board out and exposed.
step_instruction
97,445
iHealth Edge Motherboard Replacement
iHealth Edge
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null
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Repair Step 6: You must remove the solder from two wires from the motherboard that are connected to the battery.
step_instruction
161,214
Misfit Vapor Watch Strap Replacement
Misfit Vapor
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Repair Step 1: Using your fingers, press down on the rubber circles to unbuckle the strap from itself. Once you have removed two of the rubber circles from from a side you will be able to unbuckle the strap on that side.
step_instruction
86,311
Basis Peak Band Replacement
Basis Peak
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Repair Step 1: Flip the watch over to view the back panel and sensor. Arrange the watch so that the band clasp is away from you. Keep the watch in this position to help you follow the rest of the guide.
step_instruction
86,311
Basis Peak Band Replacement
Basis Peak
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Repair Step 2: Release the spring latches on the underside of each band to remove the bands from the frame.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 1: Turn off the Galaxy Watch Active by pushing and holding the bottom button for approximately 3 seconds. You should feel a short vibration. When the "Power off" symbol appears tap the center of the screen to make it shut down. You should feel a longer vibration for confirmation.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 2: Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws on the back of the watch.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 3: Use an opening tool and place it between the plastic back cover and the metal housing near the buttons. Push the tip of the opening tool into the gap to separate the back cover from the housing. Don’t remove the back cover all the way yet. There is a cable connecting it to the motherboard.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 4: Carefully lift the back cover approximately 2 cm to access the sensor array connector near the two buttons. Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor array from the motherboard.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 5: Remove the back cover.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 6: Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the display assembly, the microphone and pressure sensor array, and side button.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 7: Use an opening pick to peel back the thin tape belonging to the microphone array. When re-assembling make sure this tape properly sticks to the motherboard by pressing it down with the flat end of a spudger.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 8: Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4.4 mm-long screw holding the motherboard in place.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 9: Use an opening pick to loosen the motherboard from the core assembly. The plastic tab holding the motherboard in place is fragile, so don't lift the motherboard up until it has cleared the tab.
step_instruction
142,124
Samsung Watch Active Motherboard Replacement
Samsung Watch Active
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Repair Step 10: Slide the motherboard out from under the plastic tab to remove it.
step_instruction
37,849
Motorola Moto 360 O-Ring Replacement
Motorola Moto 360
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Repair Step 1: Set the watch face down on a flat surface. Place the heated [guide|11677|iOpener] on the face of the rear cover to loosen the adhesive underneath.
step_instruction
37,849
Motorola Moto 360 O-Ring Replacement
Motorola Moto 360
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Repair Step 3: Gently slide the blue opening pick between the rear cover and the metal casing. The rear cover is extremely fragile. Be very delicate when using the opening pick. Work your way entirely around the rear cover. It may take several attempts of reheating the adhesive to get the rear cover loose enough to pul...
step_instruction
37,849
Motorola Moto 360 O-Ring Replacement
Motorola Moto 360
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Repair Step 4: Once the adhesive has been successfully loosened, gently pull the rear cover off.
step_instruction
37,849
Motorola Moto 360 O-Ring Replacement
Motorola Moto 360
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Repair Step 5: To get to the O-Ring, use the Jimmy to gently pry off the rear housing.
step_instruction
37,849
Motorola Moto 360 O-Ring Replacement
Motorola Moto 360
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Repair Step 6: Pinch the green rubber O-Ring and slide it off of the watch. The O-Ring is delicate and is easily severed. Use care around sharp objects.
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 1: While the Mi Watch bears a certain superficial *''ahem''* similarity to a familiar Apple product, we suspect the parallels end there. How fruity are these specs? Aluminum case with a 1.78" Super AMOLED screen Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage Speaker and microphone for calls (via ...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 2: Let's compare a little more closely—we wouldn't want to tear down a by mistake. That's the Mi Watch on the left, Apple Watch Series 5 on the right. It’s the slight differences that give away the Mi Watch: A boxier, edgier case, screen, and "digital crown" A wider black bezel around the display, and a t...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 3: The only external screws fix the band mounts to the case—and removing those reveals the model number, '''XMWT01'''. We're pretty sure the rest says "Made in China" by "Xiaomi Communication Technology Co., Ltd." Sounds all too plausible if you ask us. After applying much heat, and swiping unsuccessfully...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 4: The screen won't detach quite yet, but its flex cable is lengthy enough that we can maneuver our into position to loosen a bracket and unplug the display. This is a 1.76" Super AMOLED display with 368 x 448 resolution, and a small circular cutout in the bottom right for the light sensor to peek through...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 5: Next out is the motherboard, with the battery piggybacking along for the ride. The Mi Watch power cell (left) packs in 2.167 Wh (560 mAh @ 3.87 V), which in terms of sheer capacity leaves the (right) far behind. The Snapdragon 3100, its co-processor, and power management sub-system also for longer batt...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 6: On the motherboard we discover some interesting silicon: Kingston 8GB LPDDR3 with Qualcomm MSM8909W —also known as Snapdragon Wear 3100 with 32-bit, quad-core ARM Cortex A7 CPU and Adreno 304 GPU Qualcomm QCC1110 co-processor Qualcomm PMW3100 power management sub-system Vanchip [link|] Cellular Front-E...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 7: IC identification side 1, continued: Qualcomm [link|] RF Tranceiver Maxscend MXD86A0S SP10T Antenna Switch Texas Instruments [link|] 1-MHz, Rail-to-Rail I/O Operational Amplifier ON Semiconductor [link|] 2.5 A Buck-Boost Regulator
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 8: The rear side of the motherboard isn’t as busy, but the two chips we find here have proved harder to identify: STMicroelectronics [link|] Secure Microcontroller STMicroelectronics [link|] 3 DoF Accelerometer/Gyroscope
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 9: The midframe carries the speaker with its red rubber gasket, buttons for the crown and home button, as well as a small linear resonant actuator. Again, compared with the , this LRA is only a fraction of the size. What does that mean in terms of —what’d be their score on a Richter scale? Turning the dig...
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 10: At the very bottom of the watch barrel, our helps safely extract the final circuit board, equipped with: The heart rate sensor and LEDs Four data and charging contacts Two microphones And an optical encoder for reading the crown’s rotation.
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 11: Our excursion into the first smartwatch directly from Xiaomi is now complete. Let’s see how this wrist companion performs in our repairability rating.
step_instruction
130,132
Xiaomi Mi Watch Teardown
Xiaomi Mi Watch
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Teardown Step 12: The Xiaomi Mi Watch earns a '''5 out of 10''' on our repairability scale (10 is the easiest to repair): The bands are easy to remove and replace. Battery replacement is fairly straightforward once you're inside, but the motherboard must be removed for access. Most components are modular and can be rep...
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Repair Step 1: Power off your watch before disassembling it. Place the watch upside down on a hard surface so that its back case is facing upright. Use a T4 Torx Star screwdriver to remove the four 4.0 mm Torx screws from the corners of the back case.
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Repair Step 2: Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the back case from both sides of the watch.
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Repair Step 3: Remove the back case.
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