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Apple Watch Series 3: Screen Broke - Can you get replacements yet?

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:12:13 -0700

We recently bought my son an apple 3 series watch (GPS only). Unfortunately, he fell off his scooter and bumped the watch resulting in the screen breaking. The display still works, but just need screen replaced. Is it possible to order screen and repair oneself?

⟐ Answered April 06, 2022 at 23:12 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Why won’t my watch pair after screen replacement?

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 10:58:27 -0700

I recently replaced my Apple Watch (series 2) broken screen with another genuine screen. My watch paired with my phone before but now it will not. I receive an error saying “pairing failed” when going through the setup. I’ve tried multiple phones and multiple accounts, reset the watch, reset the phone, tried to restore from a backup but still get the same error. The new screen looks good and seems to be working fine. Did I do something wrong?

⟐ Commented August 04, 2022 at 10:58 MST

Apple Watch: What kind of glue to reattach back

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:22:49 -0700

My wife's Apple Watch has had the case back come off when she removes it from the charging puck. Apple wants $199 to repair it. We paid $249 new, so I don't consider that to be a reasonable cost. I would like to know what kind of glue would work best to reattach the back.

⟐ Answered April 03, 2025 at 4:22 MST

Apple Watch: Replacement Adhesive Strips for apple watch 42mm

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:06:25 -0700

where can i purchase adhesive strips for my 42mm apple watch? or is there an alternative to adhesive strips?

⟐ Answer edited June 01, 2017 at 2:06 MST

Apple Watch: The apple logo keeps displaying on apple watch

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:41:51 -0700

my apple watch keeps displaying the apple logo. it will continuously display in the same pattern: 7 seconds showing the apple logo, 4 seconds off, 6 seconds showing the apple logo, 14 seconds off, and then repeat. it is like the watch is in a constant boot cycle. i have left it plugged in and on the charger. i have tried a hard reboot and nothing changes. if i just hold the digital crown a red circle with exclamation point appears saying go to apple.com/help. the phone cannot connect to the watch to do a factory reset. is there anyway i can manually reinstall the os?

⟐ Commented November 03, 2020 at 12:41 MST

Apple Watch: Pentalobe Screws and Apple Watch

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:43:27 -0700

I was wondering if anyone knew what exact size the pentalobe screws on the Apple Watch band adapter.

Thank you for your help.

⟐ Answered July 16, 2025 at 3:43 MST

Apple Watch Series 4: How difficult and expensive to repair the cracked glass screen

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:35:42 -0700

I have newly purchased an aluminum AW4, but when I took it off from my wrist it accidentally fell on the hard ground surface facing down, so the glass cover cracked (I didn’t expect it to be so fragile). Apple Store asks me $349 to replace it with a new one, which I think is to expensive (65% of the retail price!). Therefore, I’m begging help on the ifixit.com, hoping to get a guide and quote or just a general idea on how difficult and expensive it is to repair by myself. I am an engineer, and have experience replacing the home button of iPhone 4, so I’m pretty confident about handling small things. But I don’t have any experience in handling the water resistive seal or to use heater to melt the adhesive. It’s not hurry because I can wear it as is since the capacitive touching and Force Touch functionality are both working right now. And also maybe it will take a while until the 44mm replacement screen be available. Any suggestion would help, thanks!

⟐ Answered June 16, 2023 at 15:35 MST

Apple Watch: Apple Watch Glass 42 mm

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:02:17 -0700

Where can I buy new glass for my Apple watch 42mm?

⟐ Answer deleted March 16, 2020 at 4:02 MST

Apple Watch: Sapphire Screen Replacement Possible?

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:06:16 -0700

Is it possible to replace the Ion-X screen in the Apple Watch Sport with a Sapphire Screen? When will screens be available for purchase?

⟐ Answered September 11, 2023 at 21:06 MST

Apple Watch Series 4: Power button is stuck

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:24:48 -0700

I have an apple watch series 4 that has the power button stuck pressed in. I had a protector cover on it that I never removed and it may have built up dirt and grime over time. I tried cleaning it around the edge of the button with a toothbrush and some water to no avail. When I connect the watch to the charger the apple icon comes on for a few seconds but then turns off due to the power button being stuck.

⟐ Commented December 06, 2023 at 12:24 MST

Apple Watch: Can the pin in the Sport Band be exchanged without breaking it?

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 07:41:31 -0700

Thanks for the Apple Watch tear down, it was very fun to read.

I have a question: can the pin in the Sport Band be changed without breaking the band? I'd like to put a black pin in a white band.

⟐ Answered April 19, 2017 at 7:41 MST

Apple Watch: Apple watch touch not working?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:35:19 -0700

I work at a repair shop and apple watches are something that we are just now starting to repair.

I replaced the screen on a apple watch and the touch is not working i have tried 2+ screens and still not working.

is there anything i am missing or info i should know?

⟐ Commented October 19, 2021 at 0:35 MST

Apple Watch: Apple Watch Microphone Replacement

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:15:49 -0700

I saw on a British site that they have a microphone replacement 'cable' available. Does anyone know whether this assembly includes the actual microphone and if so, when iFixIt may have a part available too? Long story is that I know my microphone is bad. I need it replaced and Apple won't fix it.

Thanks.

⟐ Answer deleted June 01, 2017 at 2:15 MST

Apple Watch: How to separate the glass and LCD on the Apple Watch screen?

Sun, 19 Jan 2020 07:12:06 -0700

I have just shattered the screen of my Apple Watch sport screen, I have read the guide on this site on how to replace the screen and have found a replacement 'Touch Screen Digitiser Glass'.

I am wondering though how easy it is to separate the LCD from the actual glass if that makes sense as I have found now guide for this online?

Thanks

Gary

⟐ Answer edited January 19, 2020 at 7:12 MST

Apple Watch Series 1: Apple Watch S1, Still have a boot loop after battery replacement

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 09:37:56 -0700

My S1 stopped working and would only show the apple logo boot loop when on the charger. No signs of life off the charger and no luck with a hard reset. From my research it seemed like a dead battery was the culprit, so I ordered an iFixit kit and did the battery replacement (and force touch sensor replacement since it came in the kit).

Before sticking the screen back on I tried to boot it up. Unfortunately I had the same behavior as before with the boot loop. However, through whatever button pushing and taking it on and off the charger I was able to get the green charging snake to show up...I didn't see that before but I may not have played with it enough to show up.

Anyway, does anyone have advice before I give up on it? Maybe it's just dead. I suppose I could have got a defective battery but that seems unlikely.

Thanks!

⟐ Comment deleted January 01, 2022 at 9:37 MST

Apple Watch: Where can you buy apple watch replacement screens?

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:18:03 -0700

I have a a Apple watch sport and I have scratched the screen a few times and they drive me nuts!!

Is there somewhere you can buy replacement screens?

⟐ Answer deleted June 01, 2017 at 2:18 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Can the Apple Watch can be repaired?

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 06:46:05 -0700

Is there spare parts out yet for the Apple Watch I'm looking to see if I can purchase parts for Apple Watches to fix on for clients?

⟐ Commented November 26, 2016 at 6:46 MST

Apple Watch Series 1: Apple Watch Series 1 stuck on Apple Logo after Screen Replacement?

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:48:38 -0700

I did a screen replacement in the AW Series 1 and it got stuck on the Apple Logo. It will stay on the Apple Logo for about 30 seconds - 1 minute. In between that time I can feel the watchs Haptic Engine go one time then the Apple Logo goes away.

One click of the power button the Apple Logo returns (dont need to hold the power button just one click literally) and it repeats.

⟐ Commented September 14, 2021 at 0:48 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Apple Pay not working after new screen replacement.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 04:37:28 -0700

I replaced the screen on two different Apple watches and Apple Pay will not work on either after doing so. Anyone know how to fix? Tried deleting my cards and reading them but no luck.

⟐ Answer accepted August 06, 2022 at 4:37 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Water damaged Apple Watch

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:04:18 -0700

I went out for a run, took my watch off because it died and I put it in my pants pocket. I washed those pants and now the screen is cracked and has water damage. It will not turn on. I’ve tried everything. Is there any possibility that my watch could be fixed and if so what would it cost? It’s a Series 3 I believe.

⟐ Commented December 26, 2020 at 21:04 MST