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How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2

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  1. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Remove the watch band: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before starting, take your Fitbit Charge 2 off the charger and power it down.

    • Remove the watch band on both sides.

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  2. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Heat the touch screen: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the touch screen for two minutes.

    • The screen is not glued down, but the heat helps to loosen the touch screen assembly from your watch.

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  3. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Slide along the left edge: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Slide along the left edge: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Slide along the left edge: step 3, image 3 of 3
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    • Insert an iSesamo into the gap between the touch screen and the watch assembly on the top left corner.

    • Slide the iSesamo along the left edge to the bottom left corner.

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  4. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Slide along the bottom edge: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2, Slide along the bottom edge: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the iSesamo around the bottom left corner.

    • Slide it along the edge to the bottom right corner.

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  5. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the iSesamo around the bottom right corner.

    • Keep sliding it along the right edge to the top right corner.

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  6. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the iSesamo around the top right corner.

    • Slide it along the top edge to the top left corner.

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  7. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Place the iSesamo under the top left corner.

    • Feel free to reattach the watch band for this and the next step for a better grip.

    • Pry up the touch screen assembly by twisting the iSesamo sideways to create a gap and unhinge the plastic clips which are holding the screen in place.

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  8. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 8, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Place the iSesamo under the top right corner.

    • Pry up the touch screen assembly by twisting the iSesamo sideways to create a gap.

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  9. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 9, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a spudger into the gap on the top edge of your Fitbit Charge 2.

    • Use the spudger to pry up the touch screen assembly.

    • Do not remove the touch screen assembly all the way yet—it's still connected to the motherboard.

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  10. How to Open the Fitbit Charge 2: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully fold the touch screen assembly in the direction of the bottom edge.

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Conclusion

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

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