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Apple Watch Series 6: Identifying Cable in Apple Watch Series 6

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:47:01 -0700

Hello! I'm trying to identify the third black strip when you first open the watch that isn't a part of the display flex cable. I'm unsure if it's just tape or a cable. Can someone help me identify what it is?

The watch is currently taken apart to replace the display flex cable, but this is a photo of where it disconnected.

⟐ Commented January 03, 2026 at 2:47 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Screen is black but everything works!

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 19:18:22 -0700

One day suddenly without any reason the screen of my apple watch turned off!

I did whatever it need to fix it such as hard rest or update and....

with screen monitoring I can access to my apple watch via my iPhone and the touch is working too!

and sometimes suddenly screen start working and sometimes turn off again!

what should I do??????

⟐ Commented June 21, 2024 at 19:18 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Why is the adhesive not sticky?

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:13:07 -0700

I purchased 44mm series 6 screen adhesive from ifixit. I am just curious, why isn't it sticky? I peeled off the backing and there is virtually nothing holding it on, and the screen pops back off right away. Is there anything wrong with just using silicone or something to hold it on instead of this tiny adhesive strip that is not sticky?

⟐ Answer accepted December 06, 2022 at 13:13 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: My series 6 watch is not charging.

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 19:17:29 -0700

my series 6 watch is not charging anymore and its charger works fine with other watches,what could be the likely problem.

⟐ Answered July 03, 2022 at 19:17 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Apple Watch 6 Heart Rate Monitor Cracked

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:39:42 -0700

Can the Heart Rate monitor glass on an Apple Watch 6 be replaced yet?

⟐ Answer deleted November 03, 2021 at 1:39 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Is the 6 the same as the SE in terms of repairs?

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:26:30 -0700

I have an SE with a cracked screen and I only see tear downs/repairs for the 6 and not the SE. I wanted to know if they were the same so I could order a screen. I’ve been trying to google it/search Reddit/and apple’s site as well. I know that the protective cases can fit either, I just don’t know if that is enough of a similarity to expect the insides are the same as well.

⟐ Answered September 16, 2021 at 19:26 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Replaced battery and screen adhesive but screen still pops up

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:25:42 -0700

Hi, I originally bought a screen replacement which went mostly ok, but I damaged the battery so also got a battery replacement. When doing the repair, I got the proper Tesa tape from this site, removed all the old glue and tape, and kept the watch closed with rubber bands for 24 hours. The watch works great, no issues at all but when I have it on and using it the screen slowly pops up. I'm not sure if it's a battery swelling issue or just an adhesive issue. I don't want to seal it up and cause some more serious damage, but also don't want to buy another battery and open it all up again risking damaging anything else. Any thoughts? Attaching two photos, one with no pressure on it showing the screen slightly raised, and the other when I squeeze it and where I think the screen should be.

⟐ Answer edited November 26, 2025 at 10:25 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Won't power on after battery switch

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:09:15 -0700

Hey guys so I have a series 6 and the battery I had was losing its charge quickly so I bought a new battery opened it up as per instruction here. Switched battery and it won't power on, tried it on the charger and nothing on the screen. Thought it was a bad battery so I replaced it with the old battery that I knew worked and it still would not power on. I checked the cables going to the screen and they look good don't believe I hit anything while taking the screen off. Any help would be much appreciated!

⟐ Commented November 27, 2023 at 16:09 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: need help identify a capacitor Apple Watch s6 44mm

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:20:32 -0700

Hi,

i had a problem with my Apple Watch s6 44mm, two screws loosened the back plate and let in sea water...

when I opened it I washed it all down with isopropyl alcohol but during this operation I think I blew away a capacitor or had already blown away.

the capacitor in question was in the green circle of this photo.

after all this, can you tell me what capacitor would these two be?

thanks a lot!!

⟐ Commented September 13, 2023 at 5:20 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: My Apple watch is not switching on.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:58:37 -0700

Hi,

My Apple Watch is not switching on even after 2 hours of charging. When connected to the charger, it shows a green charging sign but it goes red as soon as it’s off the charger. Any thoughts?

thanks!

⟐ Commented September 20, 2022 at 4:58 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Troubleshooting Won’t Turn On

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:51:56 -0700

So I initially suspected water damage, but I’m not sure that’s the case. I was swimming with my watch and it suddenly started SOS like I was holding the crown and wouldn’t stop. I was able to access all the features of the watch as long as it wasn’t in SOS mode. Then I took the watch off and it powered off completely, and I was unable to force restart it or get it to turn back on. I already tried all the force restart options. I don’t know if it’s a charge, but the device does heat up if I leave it on an Apple certified charger for a long enough period of time.

At this point I took it to Apple , and they basically said we can send it back for repairs, but it’s gonna cost me an arm and a leg. So I’m trying to see if I can fix it myself otherwise it’s just a piece of junk.

I removed the screen to try to see if there was any corrosion or evidence of water damage and I couldn’t find anything. But I did notice when I remove the screen that some lines on the screen itself, which makes me think that it did take the charge at least.

Any thoughts on what’s happening or how I can go about fixing it or even figuring out what’s wrong with it in the first place I can’t tell if it’s a board issue, battery issue, or screen issue.

Apple Watch Series 6: Watch not displaying battery level properly.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:42:20 -0700

I just installed a new battery and the watch will only display 100% or 1%. It works fine and for a good amount of time, but doesn't give me much warning when it is gonna need charging.

Is there anything I can do to get the watch to display the actual power level or am I stuck with this?

⟐ Commented January 13, 2026 at 15:42 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: How bad is this? (back glass cracked, sensors seem intact)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:10:21 -0700

I just discovered this X-shaped scratch/crack on the back plate of my series 6 watch. I don’t have apple care + (kicking myself for it). The watch seems to be working/charging absolutely normally. I am guessing this breaks the water resistance. Is there anything else that could be a problem? If I take it in for repair, is it just a question of replacing the back plate or will they have to install new sensors?

⟐ Answered March 21, 2025 at 13:10 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: My new watch is not turning on

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:22:25 -0700

Hi!

My Apple Watch Series 6 - 44mm is not turning on,

I had already charged for few days and it is brand new too! Please help!!

⟐ Answered September 25, 2022 at 4:22 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Display won’t work after install

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:17:54 -0700

Hello! Below are some HIGH quality photos of my Series 6 40mm Watch. The battery works just fine, but the display when plugged in, will not display AT ALL.

⟐ Commented March 20, 2026 at 11:17 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Why is my digital crown not responsive

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:35:05 -0700

i just showered with my apple watch series 6 and after that the Digital Crown scroll wheel just hasn’t worked it still spins and registers press but it just doesn’t register scrolling any solutions to this?

⟐ Answered January 21, 2026 at 17:35 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: New apple watch not working - charging crack?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:36:13 -0700

I everyone,

At Christmas, our employer gave gift and one of them was an apple watch 6. The employé who won it, kept it to give as a gift later.

Unfortunately, it's not working, it's now too late to return and apple was asking 400$ to send for repair. (Rip off), so at work they were like never mind.

I took it to see if I can repair and then give back as a gift for one of my employee if possible.

The watch doesn't turn on at all.

I let it on charge for over a day without success. Unfortunately, I don't have other cable to testthat component but I have wireless phone charger. May be?

I suspect the battery is dead but does that make sense?

I also see a tiny crack where the charging and sensors are. Could that be the issue?

What do you think? I am uploading a picture, it's difficult because of the reflection.

⟐ Commented July 18, 2025 at 19:36 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: Can I fix it when it's water logged?

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:47:39 -0700

My watch has been waterlogged and I don't know if it can be fixed.

⟐ Answered April 19, 2025 at 4:47 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: New battery won’t charge

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:56:47 -0700

New battery 🪫 is showing 1% and the display symbol is a red bolt indicator. Watch charges fine with old battery. Watch reset just fine but it will not charge properly. Constant rebooting on the new dead battery.

⟐ Commented February 18, 2025 at 0:56 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: What are the 3 golden notches inside the watch?

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:08:34 -0700

What are the 3 golden notches inside the watch? 2 on the screen side. One from mine got removed, now my sensors are not working. I do not know if that is the reason though. As in my wrist does not get detected, thus the watch automatically locks itself.

thank you so much for replying instantly, i did not expect that.

https://imgur.com/a/TsCSPdC here is the link to what got removed. I already tried putting it back glueing with B7000 the black underside part of the gold notch.

For context, my watch got damaged by water - stuck in bootloop for weeks. A repair shop said it is a faulty board and they'll try fixing it in exchange for a big amount of money.

I then submerged the watch in 99% alcohol like 5 times until it turned on again. Everything is working fine perfect. and used it for 2 weeks.

However, I'm trying to remove the old adhesive to prepare reapplying adhesive, then the gold notch got removed. After that, the sensors do not work and my wrist is not detected

⟐ Answer edited October 24, 2024 at 12:08 MST