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Apple Watch Series 5: How much is replacement glass

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:05:15 -0700

How much is replacement glass for the Apple Watch series 5

⟐ Commented September 15, 2023 at 13:05 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Replacement Battery Not Charging - Boot Loop

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:10:07 -0700

I installed the new iFixit battery on my wife's Apple Watch Series 5 40mm. It appears that the new battery is completely dead. After placing on the charger, it displays the apple logo for a few seconds, goes completely black then displays the apple logo again. It just keeps looping and never fully boots or shows that it's charging. I replaced with the original battery and it boots fine. What can I do?

⟐ Answered March 26, 2026 at 5:10 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: What parts does the  Watch SE share with the Series 5?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:06:24 -0700

Does the  Watch Series 5 share the same display assembly as the SE? I’m shopping for an SE display and I’ve noticed that some websites list them as for 5/SE. Examples: 1, 2, 3,

I’m skeptical because a few years ago, sellers listed parts for the iPhone SE as iPhone 5se, and while the screens were interchangeable, many them incorrectly assumed that all parts for the iPhone 5s and the iPhone SE were compatible- which they are not.

I’ve also seen a few sellers who claim that the SE display is specific to the GPS or GPS+LTE models, like this guy on eBay who says “for LTE cellular model only” That’s not correct, is it?

Apple Watch Series 5: Display without digitizer stays black

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:19:36 -0700

I recently bought a series 5 with broken display glass. I was able to separate the broken glass and digitizer from the display succesfully.

At first I thought the display was broken after the separation since it stayed black. But at some point the battery died and suddenly the display showed the following image:

After charging for a while, the watch turned on and went into black screen again and stayed black.

I am currently waiting for the replacement digitizer to arrive, but I assume the series 5 is showing a black screen, when no digitizer is connected.

Can anyone confirm this behaviour?

Thanks

⟐ Answered July 01, 2024 at 9:19 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Can I use Apple watch SE display for Apple watch series 5?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:15:27 -0700

Hi I have a broken Apple watch series 5 its display is shattered, I do have another Apple watch SE which is iCloud Locked but Its in perfect condition. My question is can I use that Apple watch SE display on series 5 ? Are they both same displays with same connector type etc ? Any answer would be appreciated but I don’t want to take risk

⟐ Commented October 12, 2022 at 12:15 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Apple watch series 5. What are these cables on the display?

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:11:14 -0700

Can anyone identify the 2 pictured cables?

⟐ Commented October 11, 2024 at 13:11 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: NFC doesn’t work after replace screen

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:43:48 -0700

After replacement of the screen on my iwatch series 5 44mm i can’t use wallet.

⟐ Answered April 14, 2024 at 14:43 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Can It be setup?

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:40:00 -0700

Hi, I have a problem. When I set up my Apple Watch. I normally pair with the app. Then there is setup and loading. Andwhile the loding. The phone suddendly unpairs itself and starts disconnecting from the apple watch. I've tried force restarting several times. And even another phone. And I don't know what to do next. Thanks for all the help and replies.

Apple Watch Series 5: Will the haptic engine from the GPS+LTE work in the GPS only version?

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:34:56 -0700

Hello all, so I broke the antena connection on my Apple Watch series 5 haptic engine, and since I can’t micro solder I was thinking to buy a whole new haptic engine but I was curious if there was any difference in the GPS only haptic engine and the GPS+LTE haptic engine. Or are they interchangeable? Thanks in advance

Apple Watch Series 5: Can I fix apple watch 5 which has been droined in water?

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:44:49 -0700

The outer glass of my apple watch 5 was broken a little bit & I didn’t noticed , so I swim while wearing it suddenly it stopped working (which means the water leaked inside the watch ) , so can I fix it or should I buy new one ?

⟐ Commented June 08, 2020 at 4:44 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Touch not working after screen replacement

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:53:21 -0700

I replaced the screen on my 40mm iWatch Series 5 and the screen shows everything correctly post repair, but I cannot get the screen to respond to my touch at all and can't get past the security code.

While repairing I wasn't sure if I had damaged the force touch sensor gasket, so I tried to install a new one. I was not at all confident of that part of the repair. The kit came with the force touch gasket sensor and a couple of the adhesive seals for either side of the gasket. The repair video doesn't go into any detail about how to apply these and after I had put one of the adhesive layers down on the cleaned case bottom rim, then the force gasket, then another layer of adhesive and finally the screen, it didn't seem to fit very snugly in the case and appeared to be riding a little bit above it. I can easily open the case with a fingernail after the repair, so pretty sure there is too much between the case bottom and the screen.

Does anyone have clearer instructions for replacing the force touch sensor and related adhesive?

Also is there any information on the three connectors from the motherboard to the display? The middle one on mine under a loupe looks a little sketchy. Could that be another reason the touch screen is no longer responding correctly for me?

Thanks in advance,

⟐ Commented March 13, 2025 at 22:53 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: After replacing the battery, will the Apple Watch still be waterproof?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:38:34 -0700

When using ifixit parts to replace the battery on a Apple Watch Series 5, will the watch remain waterproof?

⟐ Answered July 02, 2024 at 8:38 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Water Resistance after Repair

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:40:12 -0700

Just wanted to enquire as to whether this will still be water tight - enough for me to swim and submerge the watch - after the repair? Provided I follow all instructions exactly.

⟐ Answer edited September 19, 2023 at 12:40 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Best Non OEM Replacement Screen?

Thu, 18 May 2023 06:04:45 -0700

Subject is an Apple Series 5, 40 MM watch with a cracked screen. I can still see the icons.

Do I need anything more than a replacement screen kit to fix this?

There are multiple screen kits available ranging from $10 to over $200. Which is the best bang for the buck. It doesn't make sense to buy a $139 screen kit for a watch that old.

⟐ Commented May 18, 2023 at 6:04 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Force touch sensor still not working after replacement

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:00:21 -0700

I replaced my Apple Watch series 5 44mm lte force touch gasket as mine was damaged when I was replacing the screen (I need to reset it using the force touch as it is password locked) and when I replaced it and tried to do it, it still did the same thing. Any ideas on what might be wrong??

⟐ Commented March 05, 2023 at 23:00 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: I replaced the screen but it will not turn on

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:23:22 -0700

I replaced the screen on my watch, but the screen remains black and I don’t think the watch is turning on at all. I do not feel any haptics or anything like that. I don’t think the battery is damaged, but I suppose it is a possibility. The watch was smashed until the screen fell off. When that happened the watch was still turned on and I just let it die.

⟐ Commented January 24, 2023 at 8:23 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Touch not work after watchos9 digitizer refurbished

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:23:17 -0700

Hello people, i am fixing apple watch i am replacing the broken glass and puting the new one, so i have 2 apple Watches series 5 i have replace the both digitizers, and after watchos9 the touch works ony in half a screen and actually the watch is unable without touch, i have try to restart, i update to watchos 9.1 beta if that fix the issue nothing, does anyone knows a solution?

⟐ Answered January 22, 2023 at 9:23 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Series 5 Apple watch does not turn on

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 14:35:00 -0700

So recently I got a apple watch series 5 from a friend and asked me if I could fix it. The watch just never turned on or showed any sign of charging. I wanted to come here and ask if you guys think it is a battery or a motherboard issue? I mean, Its brand new but has not been charged for 3 years. Last night I plugged it in and still no signs. I also opened it up, and it looks like the battery is not swelling. Any ideas?

⟐ Commented January 14, 2023 at 14:35 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: Activation lock to previous owner

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:52:32 -0700

I’ve purchased a Apple Watch 5 and it’s connected to the previous owner that I now can contact how the !&&* can I find out the connected account or over side this? So annoying

⟐ Commented April 15, 2022 at 6:52 MST

Apple Watch Series 5: My apple watch series 5 has burned my wrist

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:35:47 -0700

Is there anything I can put on my battery to prevent future burns?

⟐ Answered December 31, 2021 at 9:35 MST