Fitbit Charge HR Vibration Motor Replacement

Introduction

Has your Fitbit Charge HR stopped vibrating? Perhaps your Fitbit vibration motor has gone bad. This guide is a tear-down of the Fitbit Charge HR demonstrating how to replace the Vibration Motor for the Fitbit Charge HR.

What you need

Step 1 Vibration Motor

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Remove the four 2.9 mm screws from the back of the display using a Torx screwdriver.
Remove the back cover from the device.

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Step 2

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Remove the two 2.9 mm Torx screws holding the circuit board in place.
Carefully pry the board out using an opening tool.

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Step 3

Remove the motherboard assembly from the device by gently lifting.

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Step 4

Locate the vibration motor on the motherboard.
Desolder the red and black wires connected to the motherboard from the vibration motor.
Red wire is located closer to the outside. Black wire is closer to the inside of the motherboard.
Replace with new vibration motor.