iFixit - Answers With Device "Smartwatch"

Nike Fuelband: NIke Fuelband's main button not clicking anymore

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:11:27 -0700

Hello everyone,

After using my Nikefuelband (v1) for 18 months, the main push button suddently stopped clicking last weak. I imagine that something moved right behind the front button as i don't feel anything resisting my finger pressure anymore. Thus the screen doesnt lighten up anymore neither making the nikefuel way less enjoyable.

I found that guide :

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But i would like to know if someone found out an easier and less damading solution.

Thanks

⟐ Commented 2月 11, 2026 at 18:11 GMT-7

Fitbit Charge: What kind of screwdriver do you need to open the back?

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 10:08:30 -0700

Hi I'm trying to fix my Fitbit charge, I'm pretty sure that is not working anymore because a water damage. If anyone knows can kind of screwdriver do you need to put apart the screws from the back I will be very thankful.

⟐ Answer edited 9月 28, 2018 at 10:08 GMT-7

Xiaomi Amazfit Bip: Screen fell off - what can I use to reattach?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:22:57 -0700

The screen of my Amazfit Bip just fell off. I removed the old adhesive strip and tried a small bead of clear silicone seal. This didn’t work. What can I use to reattach the screen?

⟐ Answered 4月 03, 2026 at 22:22 GMT-7

Apple Watch: Are Apple Watches repairable?

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:56:06 -0700

Hi. I have tried researching into this and I have found mixed answers. From what I can see, by replacing just the digitizer (glass) the touch will not work because of an IC chip. But if I were to buy the lcd and digitizer assembly, it should work with no problem. I have a lady asking me if I can replace screens on Apple Watches and it is something I would like to be able to offer, since I am having more demand on fixing them. Though I know parts can be expensive and it is best to avoid eBay and Amazon for parts, it is something that I would like to know how to do if possible. So if a few people can clearify this and all, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

⟐ Answered 2月 17, 2024 at 0:56 GMT-7

LG G Watch R: What can I do about my scuffed watch?

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:11:54 -0700

I have recently (accidentally) scraped my Lg g watch r against a wall. A lot of the black paint has come off the bezel and in parts it has gone down to metal. How can I get this fixed? All it needs is some paint. There is no actual physical damage, just the fact that in places the paint has come off. I've spoken to LG and offered to pay for it, but it's not something their repair team can do.

⟐ Answered 1月 29, 2018 at 9:11 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S3: Won't Turn on After Replacing Battery

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:06:45 -0700

I replace the battery on my Gear S3 Classic. I followed some video and had no issues. I've dealt with this kind of stuff before.

The charging screen comes on when I place it on the charger and it seems to react when I push the back button. I mention this because it doesn't do anything at all when I hold down the "Home" / power button.

I've researched a good amount and saw that some people have success with holding both buttons, holding the Home for 10 seconds, and of course checking all of the connectors. I have also tried using the original battery.

Of course, I've had no luck with any of these. My current guess is that the home button is not working anymore for some reason.

Has anyone had this issue and if so how did you fix it?

If not that, could someone link me a resource to learn more about the insides of the watch so I can continue troubleshooting it?

Thank you!

⟐ Commented 4月 12, 2025 at 20:06 GMT-7

DZ09: Micro SD Card will not read on watch, works on my computer.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:46:57 -0700

I have a DZ09 Smartwatch I received a few days ago. The only problem is that it won’t seem to read SD Cards. I’m beginning to believe that the slot was dead on arrival, but I’ll ask here for answers. Yes, I have tried multiple SD Cards. They all don’t work.

⟐ Commented 3月 17, 2024 at 18:46 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 5: How much is replacement glass

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:05:15 -0700

How much is replacement glass for the Apple Watch series 5

⟐ Commented 9月 15, 2023 at 13:05 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: My screen popped out

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:02:33 -0700

Dropped my Apple Watch and the screen popped out. It separated below the gasket and touch sensor as the screen an touch are still working even while separated from the phone. Anyone else experienced this? I’m stumped.

⟐ Answered 4月 28, 2023 at 11:02 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Does a LTE display work on a GPS only watch?

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:39:34 -0700

I there!

Will a Series 3 LTE display work on a GPS only watch? I’am asking because the price difference is 150 Yuan (the LTE variant is much cheaper…).

⟐ Commented 5月 11, 2021 at 0:39 GMT-7

Fitbit Surge: Why won't my battery charge?

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:39:08 -0700

My battery doesn't seem to be charging. I think it is plugged into the charger properly, what else could I do?

⟐ Commented 3月 05, 2020 at 5:39 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S: Where can I find new screen?

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:28:53 -0700

I can't find replacement screen. Mine is cracked but everything works.

⟐ Commented 12月 07, 2019 at 17:28 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S3: My battery is dying too quickly. I believe it is overcharged.

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:20:16 -0700

My battery on my Samsung Gear S3 appears to be overcharged. Can I get it replaced? If so where dio I send it?

⟐ Commented 6月 12, 2018 at 11:20 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 5: Replacement Battery Not Charging - Boot Loop

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:21:10 -0700

I installed the new iFixit battery on my wife's Apple Watch Series 5 40mm. It appears that the new battery is completely dead. After placing on the charger, it displays the apple logo for a few seconds, goes completely black then displays the apple logo again. It just keeps looping and never fully boots or shows that it's charging. I replaced with the original battery and it boots fine. What can I do?

⟐ Commented 4月 11, 2026 at 11:21 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 6: Identifying Cable in Apple Watch Series 6

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:47:01 -0700

Hello! I'm trying to identify the third black strip when you first open the watch that isn't a part of the display flex cable. I'm unsure if it's just tape or a cable. Can someone help me identify what it is?

The watch is currently taken apart to replace the display flex cable, but this is a photo of where it disconnected.

⟐ Commented 1月 03, 2026 at 2:47 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 1: Apple Watch S1 - Force Touch Gasket Replacement & Adhesive

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:43:41 -0700

Is the Force Touch Sensor Gasket (38MM Series 1 Apple watch) from iFixit the only adhesive needed to replace the screen?

The original battery expanded to about twice its normal size and the screen and the force touch sensor gasket were pulled from the watch case in the process.

⟐ Commented 7月 30, 2023 at 8:43 GMT-7

Apple Watch: Apple Watch Stuck on Logo after Screen and 3D Touch replacement

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:38:50 -0700

After successfully replacing a friends Apple Watch screen, I noticed the 3D Touch sensor was broken, and the watch would not turn on past the Apple logo. I ordered a new 3D Touch sensor + adhesive from the site as well, and just installed that, thinking that was the issue. Now I have installed the sensor and the screen all back on (and battery), and the screen is still stuck in the Apple logo. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on here?! The watch will turn on to the Apple logo, screen appearing to work fine, but it’s stuck there. Before applying the outer adhesive/gasket I want to figure this out. Any ideas? The watch turned on and worked fine prior to changing the screen, it was just terribly cracked. Before doing any of this I tested it and it appeared to work fine.

⟐ Commented 5月 03, 2022 at 5:38 GMT-7

DZ09: Dz09 cards, got them from my phone. Now saying the SIM card is locked

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:29:32 -0700

My sister got me a DZ09 Bluetooth Smartwatch/Phone for Christmas. I tried going on Facebook, the Browser. twitter, and What's app. It said I needed a Valid SIM and SD Card. Now, I unmounted the SD Card from my Alcatel OneTouch Elevate, and also took the SIM Card Card. Luckily, it's not saying anything about the SD Card now. But one issue. It's saying: "The SIM Card has been locked. Please try Power Cycling the Device. If problem persists, Call Customer Support." Someone please tell me why. Is it because it's the wrong sized SIM Card? Something's messed up? Is it because I'm not with a Carrier for my Phone? On the front of the SIM Card, it says Sprint. Please help me, I would appreciate it.

⟐ Answered 2月 08, 2021 at 6:29 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Why is my watch getting hot charging after screen replacement?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:42:33 -0700

So I recently changed my wife’s screen last night and stuck it on the charger. I got the green snake and left it overnight. The next morning I checked on it and it wasn’t charged. I tried to reset the watch but it stays at the green and red snake. Now when I put it back on the charger it gets very very hot. Did I damage the battery or something else?

⟐ Answered 1月 29, 2021 at 1:42 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Why my Apple Watch S3 is not working, after replacement screen?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:51:43 -0700

I have an Apple Watch Series 3 A1861 GPS & Cellular

I replaced the screen by myself. The touch is working 100%, But I Needed to reset my device and after that my watch is not pairing with my iPhone.

Help me!!

⟐ Commented 1月 14, 2021 at 18:51 GMT-7