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How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic

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    1. How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Power down your watch: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.

      • Remove the watch band.

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    2. How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Unscrew the back cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4.0 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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    3. How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Pry open the back cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Pry open the back cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Insert an opening tool into the seam between the back cover and the metal housing.

      • Twist the opening tool to create a gap.

      • Don't try to remove the back cover all the way yet. The sensor flex cable is still connected to the motherboard.

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    4. How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Disconnect the sensor flex cable: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Disconnect the sensor flex cable: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Lay the watch face down.

      • Carefully swing open the back cover by folding it to the opposite site of the created gap.

      • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard.

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    5. How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back cover.

      • Make sure the rubber gasket is undamaged. If damaged, replace it with a new one during reassembly to maintain proper water resistance.

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Conclusion

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

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back cover rubber gasket, where can you find this? or is T-8000 glue ok?

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