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Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen smartwatch is having trouble holding a charge, or is not charging at all, you might need to replace the battery. Before replacing the battery, make sure that there is no dust around the charging pins or ports. Furthermore, make sure that you power off your phone completely and disconnect from any external power source.

What you need

  1. Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 4.2 mm screws securing the lower case.

    • Gently pry the case open with a halberd spudger if the case will not release after removing the bolts.

    • Do not remove the lower case completely yet; this could damage cables connected to the lower case.

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  2. Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Raise the cover without straining the connected ribbon cable.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard with a halberd spudger.

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  4. Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a halberd spudger to lift the three flat-top connectors straight up to disconnect them.

    • Do not disconnect the battery (bottom-left) cable yet.

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    • Gently remove the motherboard using the halberd spudger.

    • The best area to pry is at the bottom of the motherboard, right under one of the ribbons that was just disconnected.

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    • Flip the motherboard over so the battery is facing upwards.

    • Gently pry the battery out of the motherboard housing.

    • The best area to pry is at the top-left corner.

    • Take care not to puncture, bend, or twist the battery while removing it. A damaged battery can start a fire!

    • Disconnect the battery ribbon from the motherboard using the spudger tool.

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  7. Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Connect the new battery's ribbon to the motherboard.

    • Insert the new battery in the same orientation the old battery previously had.

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Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Excellent guide, thanks. Any luck in finding a replacement battery?

Emiliano Brunetti - Reply

Same. No idea where to get a replacement battery

Chandler Prude - Reply

Great article but without a replacement battery source its pretty pointless.

Scott L - Reply

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