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I have my Apple Watch working again. But the adhesive isn’t sticking. I followed the directions and applied heat and wrapped it in rubber bands but the screen is still coming up.
Any recommendations?
Thank you!
TC
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I had the same problem on a series 2 and found the battery had swollen and wouldn’t let the screen sit down properly. I replaced the battery and all was fine.
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What did you use in the repair? The force touch adhesive gasket and precut adhesive are both possible alternatives for use in the replacement / repair process. Did you use any of those? Heat is usually used to weaken/loosen adhesive not to strengthen a bond.
by drmdolfan
I used the force touch adhesive gasket.
by The UnderTECHer
Ok. I had not read that original ifixit screen replacement guide which I see recommended heat and rubber bands. If you followed the guide then be sure that you also made sure to meticulously remove all traces of leftover adhesive / gasket from all around the gasket and screen seating surface of the watch using a little bit of alcohol. Good luck!
by drmdolfan