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Smartwatch: Why my watch display is not working

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:28:19 -0700

why watch display is not working

Huawei Watch GT 2 (46 mm): How much is a screen replacement

Sun, 31 May 2026 04:09:59 -0700

How much is a screen replacement

For a gt2,

⟐ Answered May 31, 2026 at 4:09 MST

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic: Galaxy watch 4 classic not turning on (black screen)

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:45:56 -0700

I have a 46mm galaxy watch 4 classic that is completely unresponsive with a black screen. The watch has no water damage, I took it apart just to check that. I've tried holding both buttons down to no avail. I'm running out of ideas on what it might be.

I don't have much of a back story on it, a friend gave it to me and said it quit working one night. He didn't know if it updated before it quit. it was not boot looping before it quit.

Anybody got any ideas on what it might be?

Update:

I bought another Galaxy watch on eBay for parts to potentially put two together to make one good one. Unfortunately in the eBay listing it was labeled as boot looping but now that I have that it happened but it has not shown any life since I've had it, so back to square one... At least it was only $20 lol

I did take it apart as well just to check for water damage and it was spotless so more than like more than likely the same issue as my other one..... Nice

⟐ Answered May 29, 2026 at 12:45 MST

Apple Watch: How to factory reset an Apple Watch 7000 without passcode

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:03:58 -0700

Hi community,

I recently bought an Apple Watch 7000 with a broken screen off ebay and managed to get it working again, but I found out that the watch is locked with a passcode.

I’ve tried the method illustrated at Restore Apple Watch to Factory Settings (Without Passcode), but no matter where I press on the screen after holding the power button, no erase content and settings screen comes on.

Is there something that I’m doing wrong, or maybe something different I could do?

Kind Regards,

Carpe Diem

Edit: I’ve added some images of the backside of the watch

⟐ Answered May 29, 2026 at 10:03 MST

VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2: How to release the tiny screen ribbon cable connector on Kidizoom DX2?

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:27:24 -0700

I am following the battery replacement guide for the VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2, but I am stuck on Step 7. The ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connector for the screen ribbon cable is extremely small, and I am having trouble flipping the locking bar up to release the cable.

I've tried using tweezers and a toothpick, but I'm worried about applying too much force and damaging the connector or the motherboard. Does anyone have specific tips or alternative tools for handling such tiny connectors without a microscope? Any advice on how to tell if I'm prying the correct part of the flap would be greatly appreciated.

Firebollt: My watch was not on and charging

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:56:49 -0700

When I am go to open our watch but my smartwatch was not on please ans

⟐ Answered May 27, 2026 at 20:56 MST

Firebollt: Watch is not charging!

Wed, 27 May 2026 18:04:45 -0700

My watch got discharged and then I did not charge it for a few months and now it won't charge .The watch was not damaged at all it just did not charge it and now it won't charge

⟐ Answered May 27, 2026 at 18:04 MST

Apple Watch Series 6: How to turn off the watch without the touchscreen

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:32:06 -0700

My Apple Watch Series 6 has the top right corner of the screen is completely unresponsive to touch the rest of the screen works but without the top right corner i can’t press the shut down button how do i shut it down

⟐ Commented May 27, 2026 at 15:32 MST

Vintage Seiko Automatic Watchstrap adjustment: Adjusted time get changed

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:43:55 -0700

When I set the time. it's getting change after few hours

Firebollt: Why my fireboltt click watch heat very fast for two minutes working

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:31:46 -0700

Why my fireboltt click watch heat very fast for two minutes working

FitBit Sense 2: How to replace screen?

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:50:12 -0700

How do I replace the screen on a Fitbit Sense 2?

⟐ Commented May 27, 2026 at 5:50 MST

Firebollt: Touch not working fully

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:47:54 -0700

If i touch the screen it does not work but software is working

⟐ Commented May 27, 2026 at 1:47 MST

Fitbit Charge 6: The watch band wont connect

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:43:39 -0700

I tried taking off the watch band and now it wont connect back to the watch

⟐ Answered May 26, 2026 at 18:43 MST

Firebollt: Smartwatch is not on

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:53:15 -0700

My fireboltt smartwatch is not charging not working

⟐ Answered May 26, 2026 at 9:53 MST

Apple Watch: Lcd adhesive strips that actually work?

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:09:43 -0700

Hi guys.

Ok ok I know you can buy the adhesive strips to re attach the LCD I have tried several now from different suppliers but they all fail some literally within hours.

Has as anyone found a supplier to any that actually stick it down & could you share please?

Cheers guys.

⟐ Commented May 26, 2026 at 0:09 MST

Fitbit Sense: Sense won't power on or sync

Mon, 25 May 2026 02:12:58 -0700

My Fitbit sense won't power on. It's been on the charger all night. I've tried all troubleshooting tips and nothing! Holding button for 10 seconds or more,cleaning connection with alcohol wipes,left on charger,tried a different charger and used laptop to charge. Restarted my phone. I uninstalled my Fitbit app,,turned Bluetooth on and off. Any other suggestions? When I go to the app, it won't sync to my s21 ultra phone. Can I take apart this watch? I've had it over 1 year, so probably no warranty.

ldhein73@yahoo.com

⟐ Answered May 25, 2026 at 2:12 MST

Xiaomi Mi Band: Not charging at all.

Mon, 25 May 2026 01:41:27 -0700

I let my Mi Band go to 0% battery and now it won't charge at all. I see now on the web that I wasn't supposed to let it go to 0% but my instructions came in Chinese so I had no idea. PS I wouldn't buy anything from them again because their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.

⟐ Commented May 25, 2026 at 1:41 MST

Lemfo Dm09 Android Smart Watch: My smart watch doesn't display anything it show like dark blue color

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:19:58 -0700

And vibrates only

Apple Watch SE (Second Generation): What is this connector for?

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:38 -0700

Following fixit's guide for a battery replacement for Apple's Smart Watch, doing so on my 44mm SE 2 watch worked, mostly. The guide warns about the right side of the watch around the stem to be very careful because of the connections. Well on my 44mm watch those connections are on the bottom. I cut through the bottom left connector; what is its function? The watch still had residual power and would show the time (bottom right) and I could not fully discharge the battery. It was off for 2 weeks before I started to work on it.

Like I mentioned above it's the lower left connector that has a screw holding it down. I think it is a ground point but am not positive. Thanks in advance to anyone who can identify this for me.

Ken

⟐ Answer accepted May 20, 2026 at 16:26 MST

Patagonia Shirt: How to tie properly in pants

Wed, 20 May 2026 06:35:24 -0700

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