iFixit - Answers With Device "Apple Watch SE"

Apple Watch SE: Digitizer touch glass from series 5 works on SE?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:55:12 -0700

Hello, I have successfully separate the glass from the display I damage the touch in process so I had to take out the touch , the question is the digitiser from Apple Watch Series 5 works on SE?

⟐ Answered October 20, 2022 at 17:55 MST

Apple Watch SE: 2 paperlike connections next to display ribbon cable

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:29:30 -0700

Hello!

What are the paperlike connectors that seem to be a part of the display connector but are next to the 3 ribbon cable connections? Can these be purchased? When I look online for the display cable, it simply only comes with th 3 main connectors and not the 2 outside paperlike connections.

Thanks for your help!

⟐ Commented July 14, 2024 at 7:29 MST

Apple Watch SE: apple watch display is turning pink and green sometimes

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:02:18 -0700

Sometimes when I take my watch off the charger and go to unlock it, the display looks distorted in the way that it turns green and its also pink sometimes. I think it may be a loose connection but I dont want to open it up and i would prefer to fix it on my own rather than at apple. I want to narrow down the issue before I open it up.

⟐ Commented July 02, 2024 at 9:02 MST

Apple Watch SE: Battery replacement for Apple Watch SE (A2352) 44mm

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:31:40 -0700

Can someone tell me which battery is compatible with my Apple Watch? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

⟐ Commented June 10, 2022 at 17:31 MST

Apple Watch SE: Apple watch se teardown? Same as Apple watch 6? Help.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:09:17 -0700

I have an apple watch se with a cracked screen but there are no teardown available for this? All I find is the apple watch 6 teardowns so is it the same?

⟐ Commented May 11, 2021 at 15:09 MST

Apple Watch SE: Lost Wifi after replacing display

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:21:44 -0700

I replaced the display in the Apple Watch SE. Before I put it back together it was all working. I glued the screen on and when I came back this morning, it won't see any wifi networks at all. I've restarted the watch, etc. Any ideas? I don't even know where the antenna is, but is it possible I somehow dislodged it or something? Not looking forward to taking the display off a second time but will if I have to

⟐ Commented January 20, 2024 at 9:21 MST

Apple Watch SE: Can you name this part..!

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:23:22 -0700

I was fixing my I watch had a dead battery and I accidentally ripped the side of this cable shown in the image looks like a ground.. after looking on Google and asking what the cable was or even know what it is? anyone on here help as I need it thanks

⟐ Answer accepted March 29, 2022 at 19:23 MST

Apple Watch SE: What screen adhesive is compatible with Apple Watch SE 44 mm.?

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:17:37 -0700

What screen adhesive is compatible with my Apple Watch SE 44mm?

⟐ Answered August 06, 2025 at 18:17 MST

Apple Watch SE: White bar on screen and other problems

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:24:04 -0700

44 mm SE Watch worked fine but battery run time < 3/4 day with average use and health shows < 80%. Used a heat gun while removing screen for battery replacement. Screen turned a strange bronze color (watch was powered off) after heat applied. After screen was lifted up succesfully attached charger and watch booted up with white bar across screen. Face was lifted up when powered up and not pressed back in. Am I cooked?.

⟐ Commented June 07, 2025 at 16:24 MST

Apple Watch SE: Apple Watch 44mm SE GPS only screen adhesive

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 11:02:26 -0700

Is the Apple Watch 44mm SE GPS only screen adhesive available? I would like to replace my battery using the guide by D Schnabelrauch which at reassembly just mentions "remove leftover adhesive...install new adhesive". The parts list does not mention screen adhesive. Is this adhesive available from iFixit if not is there a suitable workaround?

⟐ Answer accepted June 07, 2025 at 11:02 MST

Apple Watch SE: What adhesive to use to reattach my screen

Mon, 26 May 2025 05:03:48 -0700

What screen adhesive is compatible with my Apple Watch SE2 40mm?

⟐ Answer accepted May 26, 2025 at 5:03 MST

Apple Watch SE: AW battery health still showing 70% after installing new battery

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:01:31 -0700

Hello,

Thanks to iFixit's guide, I was able to successfully replace the battery in my Apple Watch SE (first gen). I followed all the directions, including those related to battery conditioning after the new one is installed. Having done all that, however—and also having reset my watch to factory settings—the battery is indicating 70% health. I don't know if this means the battery iFixit sent me is itself unhealthy, or if there's something else I need to do for the watch to accurately reflect the new battery's health status. Thoughts?

Thanks

⟐ Answered January 26, 2025 at 15:01 MST

Apple Watch SE: Where can I get the screen adhesive for a 40 mm SE screen repair

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:17:12 -0700

I can't find this on the IFIXIT site. Will soemthing from a different watch work?

⟐ Answered July 07, 2024 at 20:17 MST

Apple Watch SE: Apple watch touch not registering.

Tue, 21 May 2024 08:45:29 -0700

Hey all,

I recently finished repairing my Apple watch SE 42mm watch with a replacement screen straight from IFIXIT. However, now that I've gotten the watch charged, it appears the screen is not allowing me to touch it to use it. I have tried restarting the device, but it still doesn't work. Later on tonight, I will attempt to reset the pairing with my iPhone and update the watchOS on it.

Got any ideas?

Does anyone have any ideas? Please, people I need answers, I'm at a total loss here.

⟐ Commented May 21, 2024 at 8:45 MST

Apple Watch SE: Apple Watch SE resetting constantly

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:36:06 -0700

Repaired successfully my cracked Apple Watch SE screen, it paired correctly, but then after 5 minutes started resetting and continually is doing so. Tried:

Hard reset

Full battery drain/recharge

Factory reset, but now it doesn’t stay on long enough to pair.

Any advice what to try next? Screen works well and can select etc, just not able to stop it from resetting

⟐ Answered April 21, 2024 at 10:36 MST

Apple Watch SE: Can I replace my Case with case of Apple Watch 6

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:50:16 -0700

I have an Apple Watch SE but the case(frame) has enough scratches but I can only find the frame of Apple Watch 6 online so will it work for me?

⟐ Answered April 10, 2024 at 13:50 MST

Apple Watch SE: Are the parts from this watch compatible with any other series?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:45:29 -0700

Will any of the parts from the SE series fit any other series?

⟐ Answer edited April 10, 2024 at 13:45 MST

Apple Watch SE: I went for a glass replacement and a cable was snapped

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:30:31 -0700

what is the connector/antenna for, do I need to replace it.

Then I am also having issues closing it back the screen keeps on popping off, battery is not swollen or anything still has 100% BH and the Watch works fine

I don’t know if this is the Force Touch sensor (The orange like gasket in the above image), I am planning on adding this black rubber glue used for screen replacement T7000 or B8000

⟐ Answered April 10, 2024 at 13:30 MST

Apple Watch SE: Stuck on apple logo

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:47:37 -0700

Hello, a customer brought me her watch after it wouldn't turn on and stuck on an Apple logo. I checked the watch and tried to hard reset it but without success, in addition the watch heats up when it is charging... what could be the problem? the battery?

⟐ Answered August 23, 2023 at 11:47 MST

Apple Watch SE: Should I better junk my SE GPS 2023?

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 04:24:25 -0700

Hi All,

Mindlessly, without pairing my watch with my iPhone SE 2nd gen., I've turned on Voice Over mode on my watch. It's obvious, that screen touch won't work anymore.

No chance to input my code.

Anyone can help, or better to forget my watch?

⟐ Edited by author July 09, 2023 at 4:24 MST