Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen Multi-Action Button Replacement

Introduction

If your Motorola Moto 360 3rd Gen smartwatch multi-action button is not responding, you can use this guide to replace it. Check for dust build up before attempting this repair. Likewise, make sure to power off your smartwatch completely and disconnect from any external power source.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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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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Step 2

Raise the cover without straining the connected ribbon cable.
Disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard with a halberd spudger.

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Step 3 Multi-Action Button

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Disconnect the right (small, black head) and bottom right (wide, orange head) ribbon cables.
No need to disconnect the left or bottom left ribbons.

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Step 4

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Gently remove the motherboard using a 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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Step 5

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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While pushing the Multi-Action Button inwards, use tweezers to remove the c-clamp holding the button in place.
The c-clamp is a very tiny object, be cautious of losing it.
Remove the Multi-Action Button.

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Step 6

Insert the new Multi-Action Button in place of the older Multi-Action Button.
Attach the c-clamp back around the Multi-Action Button while it is being pushed inwards.

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