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FitBit Alta HR Teardown

Written By: John Kosowicz (and 3 other contributors)
Published: January 28, 2021
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FitBit Alta HR Teardown

Written By: John Kosowicz (and 3 other contributors)
Published: January 28, 2021
  • Comments: 0
  • Favorites: 1
  • Views: 2.9k

Teardown

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your FitBit Alta HR, use our service manual.

    1. FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing screen cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing screen cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing screen cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

      • Make sure your band is taken off before starting this step.

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    2. FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Lifting open the screen: step 2, image 1 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Lifting open the screen: step 2, image 2 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Lifting open the screen: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Be careful not to scratch the motherboard.

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    4. FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Disconnecting heart rate monitor cable: step 3, image 1 of 2 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Disconnecting heart rate monitor cable: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Do this gently.

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    5. FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Unscrew motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Unscrew motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Unscrew motherboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

      • Use the 0.7 screwdriver to unscrew this.

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    6. FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 FitBit Alta HR Teardown, Removing Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

      • Be careful not to puncture the battery you pry with metal tools.

      • Be careful with the wires connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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