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Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal

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  1. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Turn off the watch: step 1, image 1 of 2 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Turn off the watch: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Turn off the Galaxy Watch Active2 by pushing and holding the bottom button for approximately 3 seconds. You should feel a short vibration.

    • When the "Power off" symbol appears, tap the center of the screen to make it shut down. You should feel a longer vibration for confirmation.

  2. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Remove the rear screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws on the back of the watch.

  3. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Separate the back cover from the housing: step 3, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Separate the back cover from the housing: step 3, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Separate the back cover from the housing: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use an opening pick and place it between the plastic back cover and the metal housing near the buttons.

    • Push the opening pick into the gap to separate the back cover from the housing.

    • Don’t remove the back cover all the way yet. There is a cable connecting it to the motherboard.

  4. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the sensor array: step 4, image 1 of 2 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the sensor array: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully lift the back cover to access the sensor array connector.

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor array from the motherboard.

  5. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back cover.

  6. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the display and speaker: step 6, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the display and speaker: step 6, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the display and speaker: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the display assembly and the speaker.

  7. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the barometric sensor, buttons, and mic: step 7, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the barometric sensor, buttons, and mic: step 7, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the barometric sensor, buttons, and mic: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the barometric sensor, the buttons, and the microphone.

  8. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Lift the core assembly: step 8, image 1 of 2 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Lift the core assembly: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Place a spudger underneath the motherboard at the top right next to the display connector.

    • Slightly twist and lever the spudger to loosen the core assembly.

    • It might help to also check the comments below this and the next step if you’re having difficulties.

  9. Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Remove the core assembly: step 9, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Remove the core assembly: step 9, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Watch Active2 Core Assembly Removal, Remove the core assembly: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Grab the core assembly and carefully slide it out from under the cables.

    • Remove the core assembly.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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