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Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Charging Coil Replacement

Introduction

If your Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen smartwatch isn’t charging and you've ruled out battery failure, you can use this guide to replace the charging coil.

Before using this guide, inspect the smartwatch’s charging pins and charging port– ensure no debris prevents proper connections with the charging dock. Furthermore, you might also want to replace the battery; a damaged one can prevent the device from holding and charging correctly.

Make sure to power off your smartwatch completely and disconnect it from any external power source.

What you need

  1. Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Charging Coil Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Charging Coil 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 Charging Coil 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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    • Gently wedge a spudger underneath the charging coil ribbon.

    • Carefully pry the charging coil up and remove it from the assembly.

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

    • Place the new charging coil in the same orientation as the one previously removed.

    • Attach the charging coil ribbon cable to the watch motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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