This repair fixes a common issue on this device, after a few months of use the screen slowly gets dimmer before dying.
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It is recommended to let the battery discharge before starting. It's a precaution to prevent the battery from catching fire if punctured.
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Remove both T2 screws
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Slide off the plastic piece by lifting out and then up
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Slide plastic and spring assembly off the rail
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Do this on both sides
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A hairdryer on high should work you may have to use it for longer
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Heat the glass screen with heat gun to soften the adhesives
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Start the next step on the opposite side of the Fitbit wording below the glass. This is due to the display cables being located there
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Insert a razor blade between the glass and the body
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Keep going around the rim of the display until loose
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Connect The new screen (basically step 6 in reverse)
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This step can be a bit fiddly to get right
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Then perform the step 5 in reverse to put the metal shield back in
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Reconnect battery connector
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if the battery wasn't dead before repair it should turn on now
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Put the battery back in place
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When I was replacing the screen I also replaced the battery that's why the battery changed.
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Flip down the screen and remove any extra glue that squeezes out
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Take a rubber band and wrap it around the device, this will ensure the display stays in place until the glue cures
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With the rubber bands on go to step 1 and reverse the steps to reinstall the band release
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The glue will take between 24 and 72 hours to fully cure
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Almost done!
Thanks to ShellingRook27's Original Dissasembly I Was Able to Make this Guide And Bring a new life to my old device.
Conclusion
Thanks to ShellingRook27's Original Dissasembly I Was Able to Make this Guide And Bring a new life to my old device.
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