Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Power Button Replacement

ID: 160326

Description: If your Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen smartwatch...

Steps:

  1. Use a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 4.2 mm screws securing the lower case.
  2. Gently pry the case open with a halberd spudger if the case will not release after removing the bolts.
  3. Do not remove the lower case completely yet; this could damage cables connected to the lower case.
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  5. Raise the cover without straining the connected ribbon cable.
  6. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard with a halberd spudger.
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  8. Disconnect the right (small, black head) and bottom right ribbons (wide, orange head).
  9. No need to disconnect the left or bottom left ribbons.
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  11. Gently remove the motherboard using the spudger tool.
  12. The best area to pry is at the bottom of the motherboard, right under one of the ribbons that was just disconnected.
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  14. While pushing the power button inwards, use tweezers to remove the c-clamp.
  15. The c-clamp is a very tiny object; be cautious of losing it.
  16. Remove the power button.
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  18. Insert the new power button in place of the old power button.
  19. Attach the c-clamp back around the power button while it is being pushed inwards.
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