Introduction
Use this guide to replace the screen for your TicWatch E3.
You’ll need replacement adhesive when reassembling the device. Your device will function normally, but will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
What you need
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Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
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Remove the watch band.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the rear side of the watch for 5 minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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Insert an opening pick into the recess between the watch frame and the top edge of the back cover.
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Push the opening pick to create a gap between the back cover and the watch frame.
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Twist the opening pick to widen the gap between the back cover assembly and the watch frame.
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Pry upward to loosen the back cover assembly.
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Carefully lift up the bottom edge of the back cover assembly to make sure it isn't adhered to the watch frame anymore.
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Grab the back cover assembly and carefully bring it into an upright position next to the watch housing.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the right display cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the left display cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Carefully slide an opening pick underneath the display cable to separate it from the motherboard.
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Use your opening pick to fold the display cable in an upright position.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.1 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
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Insert a spudger underneath the edge of the motherboard opposite to the watch buttons.
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Pry up to loosen the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the motherboard.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the screen for 5 minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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Insert an iFlex into the gap between the watch frame and the screen.
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Slide the iFlex around the screen to cut through the display adhesive.
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Twist the iFlex to pry up the screen and to separate it from the watch housing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
During reassembly, apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our TicWatch E3 answers community for help.
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Hi All, Where can I buy the display for this watch?
