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Opening the Galaxy Watch

Introduction

Use this guide to open the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy Watch.

What you need

  1. Opening the Galaxy Watch, Opening Procedure: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four Tri-point #00 screws (4.2 mm length) on the backside of the watch.

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  2. Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 2, image 1 of 2 Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to get between the back cover and the metal housing of the watch.

    • Carefully pry the plastic back cover open.

    • Don't remove the back cover yet. There is a flex cable running to the core assembly inside.

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  4. Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 3, image 1 of 2 Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Lay down the watch and lift the back cover to access the sensor connector on the motherboard.

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  5. Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 4, image 1 of 2 Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard.

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  6. Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 5, image 1 of 3 Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 5, image 2 of 3 Opening the Galaxy Watch: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the back cover.

    • When closing the watch make sure the rubber gasket is undamaged or replace it with a new one.

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Conclusion

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

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I got 3 out of 4 screws out 1 screw just won't come out need help

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