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Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement

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Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement

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Does your watch battery last less than a day with minimal use, or does the watch only power on when connected to the charger? Replacing the battery may fix these problems.

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    1. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Watch Strap: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Watch Strap: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Flip the watch over so that the face is down.

      • Using a Y#0 screwdriver, unscrew the four 3.5 millimeter tri-head screws.

      • Remember to turn off the watch to avoid being shocked.

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    2. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

      • Using your finger, push forward on the release while pulling up on the strap.

      • You may find it helpful to use the flat end of a spudger to push on the release instead of your finger.

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    3. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Repeat the procedure from step 2 for the other strap.

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    1. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Back: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Back: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Insert a plastic opening tool between the top and bottom portions of the case, and gently pry off the back.

      • Do not insert the tool more than 3 millimeters into the case. Inserting more than 3 mm may damage the seal and electric components.

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    1. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Using a Philips head #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.6 millimeter screws.

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    2. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • Using a spudger, pry up the three cables.

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    4. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

      • Using the flat end of a spudger, pry up the motherboard.

      • Make sure the cable is fed through the hole to avoid damaging it.

      • The motherboard is attached to the battery casing, so place the motherboard in the orientation shown once freed.

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    1. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 2 of 2
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      • Using tweezers, lift the battery casing.

      • Make sure the cables are fed through their gaps to avoid damaging them.

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    2. Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

      • Flip the battery casing over and using a spudger, push on the battery to free it from the casing.

      • Once the battery is free, use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the battery cable.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Excellent guidelines, and do you have steps for s3 frontier

pedro tiburcio - Reply Share

A reference to the battery part number would be great.

Harold Turner - Reply Share

Very good job and very easy

JEAN PIERRE - Reply Share

I have the Gear S2 3G version R730V and purchased a battery thinking these instructions would work, but once I opened the watch it is not the same as the one above. Does anyone have instructions on how to replace the batter on the R730V??

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