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  • Opening the Galaxy Watch
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Introduction

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Step 1

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

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

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Step 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.

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.

Step 3

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

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

Step 4

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

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

Step 5

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

Remove the back cover.

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

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

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peck24hi.mp - Aug 24, 2021

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