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Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Repeat the procedure from step 2 for the other strap.

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  4. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Back: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard 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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  5. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard 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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  6. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Using a spudger, pry up the three cables.

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  7. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard 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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Conclusion

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

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6 Guide Comments

Where do you get the mother board.

Walter Meekins - Reply Share

I'm looking for a new motherboard as well.

Karen - Reply Share

Where do you buy a motherboard???

kiki3w - Reply Share

Do you have a good source for motherboards? Hope it helps that I +30’d you!

darkfeather72 - Reply Share

Ok motherboard replaced but how can I have the watch to work in normal mode and not in factory release.?

Cyan - Reply Share

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