Introduction
Opening your Apple Watch will destroy the adhesive that keeps it together. Finish every repair by replacing the adhesive and following the reassembly guide shown here.
What you need
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Use tweezers to peel the outer ring off of one of the adhesive strip pads.
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Be sure to get both the double-sided adhesive and the brown backing paper.
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Lay the backed adhesive tape down on the Force Touch sensor, around the edge of the case where the screen rests.
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Start in a corner with the tape as close to the corner wall as possible.
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Press on the brown backing paper with a plastic opening tool to secure the adhesive around the entire perimeter.
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To reinstall the metal bracket, line up the single tab with the slot in the top of the lower half, and slide the bracket down.
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Snap the upper bracket in place.
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Line the battery connector up with its mate on the cable inside the watch body.
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Use tweezers to press the two connectors together.
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Rotate the battery down into its slot, and press it into position.
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Press the battery down against the S1 to re-adhere it in place.
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Use tweezers to peel off the adhesive backing strip.
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Peel the backing strip up halfway, then snip it with scissors so you can peel the rest off without it snagging on the display.
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Move the screen back to the right, folding the display data and digitizer cables neatly.
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Center the screen over the case and press it down firmly onto the adhesive.
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