Samsung Galaxy Watch Motherboard Replacement

ID: 125277

Description: Use this guide to replace the motherboard in a...

Steps:

1. Remove the four Tri-point #00 screws (4.2 mm length) on the backside of the watch.

2. Use an opening tool to get between the back cover and the metal housing of the watch.
3. Carefully pry the plastic back cover open.
4. Don't remove the back cover yet. There is a flex cable running to the core assembly inside.

5. Lay down the watch and lift the back cover to access the sensor connector on the motherboard.

6. Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard.

7. Remove the back cover.
8. When closing the watch make sure the rubber gasket is undamaged or replace it with a new one.

9. Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.

10. Lift the core unit out of the housing.
11. The core's plastic frame sits tight inside the housing.
12. Carefully thread the display flex cable through the gap of the core's plastic frame.

13. Use a spudger to disconnect the hall sensor flex cable.

14. Use a pair of tweezers to gently peel both button cables from the plastic frame.
15. The button cables have metal plates behind them. These plates should remain on the cables.

16. Remove the single Phillips #00 screw (3.4 mm length).

17. Insert a spudger into the small gap underneath the motherboard where the cutout in the plastic frame is.
18. Lift the motherboard by twisting the spudger.
19. Slide the motherboard out from under the plastic tab.

20. Remove the motherboard.