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Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Have your applications or watch become unresponsive? Replacing the motherboard may fix these issues.

What you need

  1. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the watch over so that the face is down.

    • Using a Y#0 screwdriver, unscrew the four 3.5 millimeter tri-head screws.

    • Remember to turn off the watch to avoid being shocked.

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  2. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using your finger, push forward on the release while pulling up on the strap.

    • You may find it helpful to use the flat end of a spudger to push on the release instead of your finger.

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  3. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Repeat the procedure from step 2 for the other strap.

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  5. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Back: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Back: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the top and bottom portions of the case, and gently pry off the back.

    • Do not insert the tool more than 3 millimeters into the case. Inserting more than 3 mm may damage the seal and electric components.

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  6. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Philips head #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.6 millimeter screws.

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  7. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Using a spudger, pry up the three cables.

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  8. Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, pry up the motherboard.

    • Make sure the cable is fed through the hole to avoid damaging it.

    • The motherboard is attached to the battery casing, so place the motherboard in the orientation shown once freed.

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Conclusion

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

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6 Comments

Where do you get the mother board.

Walter Meekins - Reply

I'm looking for a new motherboard as well.

Karen -

Where do you buy a motherboard???

kiki3w - Reply

Do you have a good source for motherboards? Hope it helps that I +30’d you!

darkfeather72 - Reply

Ok motherboard replaced but how can I have the watch to work in normal mode and not in factory release.?

Cyan - Reply

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