iFixit - Answers With Device "Apple Watch Series 2"

Apple Watch Series 2: Speaker and Haptics not working

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:24:33 -0700

Hello! I replaced my Apple Watch Series 2 battery yesterday and that seems to be working great, however the speaker isn't working. I hadn't used the watch in about 2 years since the battery got really bad, but the sound was definitely working at that point. Could I have inadvertently broken something while replacing the battery?

Everything went smoothly, except right at the end when I was reconnecting the cables, they all connected great, but the middle one wouldn't 'close' properly and I ended up breaking the thin plastic bar at the top that closes it. The other two closed fine, and the middle one was still connected, just not closed. I hope that makes sense!

Everything else seems to work on the watch, it just doesn't make sounds or haptic thumps when I receive notifications. It also doesn't make any sound when I do the water lock, but does do haptics. When I try to adjust the volume in settings, it makes no sound either.

Apple Watch Series 2: Apple watch series 2 battery terminal cover screw size?

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:49:03 -0700

Hi, does anyone know what an Apple watch series 2 battery terminal cover screw size is? Thank you :-)

Apple Watch Series 2: Weird behavior of the replacement battery

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:39:03 -0700

I replaced the battery in my Apple Watch series 2 with one from iFixit. I'm getting a battery life that is all over the places, from 2 to 10 hours randomly. A typical scenario: I charged the watch overnight, but the battery level stuck at 17%. I rebooted the watch in the morning, and the battery life is now showing 66%. Left the watch on the charger, the battery level dropped to 49% after a while! :-( It further dropped to 18% afterwards. Rebooting the watch again while leaving it on the charger, the battery level is now 97%. Taking it off the charger, the battery level drops quickly, and less than an hour later it's at 1%. But it can last about an hour or so at 1%.

This is driving me nuts. I don't really know what battery life I'm going to get with a given charge. It's the second battery from iFixit now. Both have the similar issue. Has anyone seen such a problem? Anyone got a replacement battery working properly?

Thanks,

Joshua

⟐ Edited by author January 22, 2025 at 11:39 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Why does my screen not work after replacing

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:51:00 -0700

I recently replaced my screen on my apple watch series 2, and after replacing neither the new or old screen lights up, but the haptic engine still works on the watch. @danj

⟐ Answer edited October 21, 2024 at 15:51 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Battery Replacement, Now Nothing

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:59:01 -0700

Hi, I replaced an Apple Watch Battery and it started boot looping, so I took the battery out, and got a new one, replaced it again, and now nothing is happening, but when I connect the charger it makes a funny buzzing/beeping noise. When I have no battery in the device and put it on charge it boot loops. Any help here as i would like to fix my apple watch.

⟐ Answered June 14, 2024 at 9:59 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: How to reinsert screen into holder

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:20 -0700

About a week ago the screen popped off my apple watch 2 because the battery was swollen, and after taking the watch apart following ifixits guide, I noticed that mine had come apart very different to those online.

On all the guides I've seen the screen has come off in one piece however I appear to have 2, the screen itself and the outer rim. I can't seem to find a way other than to glue them together and there does not appear to be any support structure to help align them and it has basically 0 tolerance. Is this a one of a kind case or is there some way to attach them together without trying to eyeball it?

⟐ Commented March 19, 2024 at 2:40 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: My watch fell and the display screen came off.

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:19:04 -0700

I tried snapping it back on but it won't work.

⟐ Answered February 15, 2024 at 12:19 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: How to repair connector on watch

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:49:17 -0700

How would I replace this…I have one from another screen that is in good condition just don’t know how to put that one onto here

⟐ Answered December 12, 2023 at 12:49 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Snowy/fuzzy screen after ifixit battery replacement

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:11:59 -0700

Replaced the battery with ifixit battery kit. I was extra careful throughout the entire repair with absolutely no noticeable damage to anything internal. When the watch gets powered on it shows a snowy/fuzzy picture. Watch still works and seems like touch works. Any answers as to what could be the issue?

⟐ Commented February 24, 2023 at 6:11 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: What will fix this white line

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:40:21 -0700

I have 2 vertical white lines on screen but otherwise all works perfectly

No cracks on screen and fully responsive

What part do I need, it happened after I replaced battery

⟐ Answer accepted November 16, 2022 at 5:40 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Apple Watch won’t charge even after trying to reset it

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:50:07 -0700

I can’t get my Apple Watch to turn on or charge even when I try to reset it. Battery need replacing?

⟐ Answer accepted October 08, 2022 at 17:50 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 Series 2: Apple Watch Series 2 won't charge, even after battery replaced

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:47:59 -0700

Bought it used a year or two ago.

It worked fine until a few months ago when it stopped charging.

I assumed that the battery had just gone bad.

Bought a new one, installed it, and it still won't charge.

So either the new battery is faulty or something else is wrong with the watch (either from age or from when I opened it up).

It is probably not possible to troubleshoot any further, or not cost-effective as the part that is probably bad would cost more to replace than the watch is worth.

Thoughts?

P.S. There is nothing on the display to indicate that the battery is charging. I also tried another charger to make sure that the charger was not the problem.

⟐ Commented June 29, 2022 at 18:47 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Red Apple logo after Battery replace

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:59:47 -0700

Hello, I've replaced a battery in my AW, it was working fine. Day after the battery was replaced, they stopped working. When I turn them on, the Apple logo is red a fades away. The screen is black, but they are on - I can see them with my phone, the notifications are working and I can use "play a sound" in Find my device app. Can you help me with solving this problem please?

⟐ Commented June 14, 2022 at 13:59 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Adhesive inside display cut

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:40:51 -0700

Hi, unfortunately while changing the battery of my watch, I destroyed the bridge of the adhesive (with copper underneath) between the middle “island” and the right “island”. It should be connected like the left “island”. Hope someone understands and sees what I mean. Please see my photo.

Now, with the new battery, I cannot start the watch. The Apple symbol pops up for a few seconds, but nothing happens. Is this destroyed bridge the reason?

How can I repair the connection or get a spare part?

Thanks so much!

⟐ Answered April 10, 2022 at 22:40 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: My watch won’t turn on.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:10:25 -0700

I just changed the battery and screen on my 38mm Apple Watch. It gets stuck on the boot screen and does nothing. I’ve tried a force restart and that hasn’t worked. I don’t care about the data on it, if there’s a way to make it work by wiping it. It eventually turns off after showing the Apple logo for so long.

⟐ Commented April 05, 2022 at 15:10 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Screen popped out of bezel

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:27:04 -0700

My watch screen has popped out of the bezel. This happened after a drop to the ground from about 3 feet. It landed on the corner (you can see the abrasion). I am not convinced the battery is swelling and needs replacing. The screen is still fully functional including force touch. My question is whether there is a simple way to adhere the screen back down without having to pop the bezel off as well. Has anyone else experienced this?

⟐ Edited November 08, 2022 at 15:27 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Apple Watch Serie 2 - Reboot Loop after battery was changed

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:35:59 -0700

My Apple Watch Serie 2 keeps rebooting everytime I start using it. I’m unable to factory reset it either.

⟐ Answered February 09, 2022 at 8:35 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: Is my watch still waterproof?

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 09:03:36 -0700

Hello, my watch has a small crack, is it still waterproof.

⟐ Commented January 26, 2022 at 9:03 MST

Apple Watch Series 2: I cant tell if my apple watch is a series 2 or 3 and I need a new bat

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:24:40 -0700

I cant tell if my apple watch is a series 2 or 3 and I need a new battery the back of the watch is scratched and cant make out the markings.

⟐ Commented January 16, 2022 at 11:24 MST