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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 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

Apple Watch Series 3: Installed new battery and watch won’t turn on

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:28:35 -0700

My Apple Watch Series 3 42mm recently stopped charging and was stuck in the power reserve state. I bought a battery replacement kit and installed the new battery, but the watch won’t turn on and it seems as if it’s not picking up the charge. Any idea what else could be going on?

⟐ Commented April 20, 2020 at 16:28 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: My screen popped out

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:02:33 -0700

Dropped my Apple Watch and the screen popped out. It separated below the gasket and touch sensor as the screen an touch are still working even while separated from the phone. Anyone else experienced this? I’m stumped.

⟐ Answered April 28, 2023 at 11:02 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Does a LTE display work on a GPS only watch?

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:39:34 -0700

I there!

Will a Series 3 LTE display work on a GPS only watch? I’am asking because the price difference is 150 Yuan (the LTE variant is much cheaper…).

⟐ Commented May 11, 2021 at 0:39 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Why is my watch getting hot charging after screen replacement?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:42:33 -0700

So I recently changed my wife’s screen last night and stuck it on the charger. I got the green snake and left it overnight. The next morning I checked on it and it wasn’t charged. I tried to reset the watch but it stays at the green and red snake. Now when I put it back on the charger it gets very very hot. Did I damage the battery or something else?

⟐ Answered January 29, 2021 at 1:42 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Why my Apple Watch S3 is not working, after replacement screen?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:51:43 -0700

I have an Apple Watch Series 3 A1861 GPS & Cellular

I replaced the screen by myself. The touch is working 100%, But I Needed to reset my device and after that my watch is not pairing with my iPhone.

Help me!!

⟐ Commented January 14, 2021 at 18:51 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Is the watch still waterproof with a cracked screen?

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:31:13 -0700

I cracked the screen of my apple watch. The screen stills works fine. Is it still waterproof?

Here are pictures of the crack

⟐ Commented May 29, 2020 at 0:31 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Apple watch stuck in a boot loop

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:30:40 -0700

Alright, here's the situation: Couple days ago I've noticed that for some reason the apple watch wasn't connected to my phone which was weird but wasn't the first time it happened to me so I just turned it off. Ever since I tried turning it back on it's been stuck in a boot loop and I've tried everything with no success. Force restart, force restart while on charger, letting it run out of battery and then trying to force restart after it charges and nothing. I'm running out of ideas and have no idea what to do next. Bringing it to apple is not an option for me.

⟐ Commented August 04, 2023 at 1:30 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Not charging correctly. Plz help

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:23:10 -0700

My Apple Watch series 3 got water damage a couple of days ago. I soaked in alcohol for a day and then let dry. When I plugged on charger, it showed the green charging sign. I unplugged it and replugged it and now nothing happens, except after 30 mins a screen covered in different color led shows up. When I unplug it dies instantly. Plz help

⟐ Commented September 25, 2020 at 3:23 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Apple Watch series 3 no touch after screen replacement

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:43:29 -0700

I recently replaced the screen on my Apple Watch series 3 Nike + edition. The screen comes on and the buttons work but there is no reaction from the device when I touch the screen. I have tried force restarting it dozens of times and it has changed nothing. The old broken screen does not work at all so I believe that trying to use the old digitizer will not work. Anyone have any ideas?

⟐ Answered December 03, 2024 at 2:43 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Switch Apple Watch Screens?

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:13:53 -0700

So my wife cracked her apple watch 3 series wifi only. I have a locked apple watch 3 series with cellular. Can I switch the glass from the cellular to the wifi version or are they different screens. Both are the 38mm.

⟐ Answered October 15, 2019 at 14:13 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Black foil on OLED display damaged

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:18:06 -0700

As my top glass on the Apple Watch 3 broke, I ordered a new digitizer. When I removed the glass from the display, I damaged a black foil on the OLED display at the edges. The display is still working, but there are bright areas, where the foil is missing. What kind of foil is on the display? Can I replace it? Where to buy?

The display looks like this now (glass removed, dark foil damaged):

⟐ Commented February 21, 2021 at 17:18 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: touch screen not working

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:05:14 -0700

Wife dropped her watch I replaced screen with a new one that came screen and Digitizer. Screen came on and I can’t use the touch screen.

⟐ Answered January 08, 2021 at 22:05 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: replacing a shattered screen

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:25:20 -0700

can you replace just the glass on the apple watch series 3 42mm watch and not have to replace the whole digitizer

⟐ Commented April 21, 2020 at 7:25 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Series 3 guts into an 1st gen Apple Watch case possible?

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:36:11 -0700

I have both an 1st gen Apple Watch and a series 3. My 1st gen is stainless, sapphire and ceramic, and want to swap the guts of my Series 3 into my 1st gen. Is this possible?

Thank you everyone. I guess I should’ve expanded a bit more on my reasoning why I feel “value” on my question.

I forked out Benjamins on a step up from the lower tier aluminum, ion, composite option. I got my Series 3 as a raffle, and comparing the two, it feels as if the new came out of a Cracker Jacks box, and feels cheap, compared to the kick ass feeling of stainless, sapphire and ceramic back.

There is the “value” I personally see seeking advice, or suggestions. I guess, I could also just sell both, and just fork out the difference.

First-world problems are a darn thing nowadays. Thanks all.

⟐ Answer accepted July 14, 2019 at 7:36 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Will it still be waterproof after you replace the screen

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:53:47 -0700

If I fix the screen myself will the watch still be waterproof.

⟐ Answer edited April 03, 2023 at 6:53 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: How to replace just the back Heart Rate Sensor?

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:49:30 -0700

My Heart Rate sensor on the back of the Apple Watch 3 has failed. It is the only thing I need to replace to make the watch functional again.

Can I just replace the back Heart Rate sensor without taking apart the entire watch?

⟐ Answer deleted July 22, 2021 at 13:49 MST

Apple Watch Series 3: Apple Watch 3 won't start up past Apple logo after battery replacement

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:01:49 -0700

Hi Team,

I just replaced the battery of my Apple Watch folloing this iFixit guide with the iFixit battery replacement kit.

Before sealing the watch, I tried to restart it to no avail. I placed it on the charging pod and it displayed the “snake screen”, meaning I guess the battery was completely empty. I let it charge for a couple of hours, but I can’t get it starting again.

Just pressing the side button doesn’t do anything.

Doing a force restart pushing both the side button and the digital crown for 10 seconds does indeed bring up the apple logo , but after that nothing happens. The logo stays on for some time (varying between on minute to more than 10 minutes) than it disappears….

I tried to disconnect and reconnect the battery, to no avail.

Is there anything I can do to bring this watch bach to life ?

Thnx a lot fort your help !

⟐ Answered April 27, 2021 at 10:01 MST