iFixit - Answers With Device "Apple Smartwatch"

Apple Watch Series 5: Activation lock to previous owner

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:33:23 -0700

I’ve purchased a Apple Watch 5 and it’s connected to the previous owner that I now can contact how the !&&* can I find out the connected account or over side this? So annoying

⟐ Answered Haziran 16, 2026 at 2:33 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Apple Watch ECG sensor malfunctioning anyway to repair

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:35:51 -0700

Whenever trying to do an ECG reading it’ll start a reading without touching the Digital Crown

Apple Watch: My 3rd Party Apple Watch band is stuck

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:55:19 -0700

Hi,

I have a third party band that’s stuck on my Original Apple Watch. Apple wants to charge >$200 to remove the band, which is worth far more than the watch at this point. The release button won’t press down with this band on. Is there anywhere in the San Francisco area or via mail that I can get this repaired?

Thanks

There is no visible damage. The only symptom is that the release button barely budged when trying to depress it.

The Watch, aside from the stuck band is in full working order. I would just like to get this band removed so that I can change bands again.

Thanks

⟐ Commented Haziran 11, 2026 at 16:55 GMT-7

Apple Smartwatch: Apple watch battery replacement

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:15:31 -0700

Trying to assemble my neighbor's Apple Watch. He took it apart and replaced the battery but can't put it back together.

⟐ Edited Haziran 02, 2026 at 18:15 GMT-7

Apple Watch: How to factory reset an Apple Watch 7000 without passcode

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:03:58 -0700

Hi community,

I recently bought an Apple Watch 7000 with a broken screen off ebay and managed to get it working again, but I found out that the watch is locked with a passcode.

I’ve tried the method illustrated at Restore Apple Watch to Factory Settings (Without Passcode), but no matter where I press on the screen after holding the power button, no erase content and settings screen comes on.

Is there something that I’m doing wrong, or maybe something different I could do?

Kind Regards,

Carpe Diem

Edit: I’ve added some images of the backside of the watch

⟐ Answered Mayıs 29, 2026 at 10:03 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 6: How to turn off the watch without the touchscreen

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:32:06 -0700

My Apple Watch Series 6 has the top right corner of the screen is completely unresponsive to touch the rest of the screen works but without the top right corner i can’t press the shut down button how do i shut it down

⟐ Commented Mayıs 27, 2026 at 15:32 GMT-7

Apple Watch: Lcd adhesive strips that actually work?

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:09:43 -0700

Hi guys.

Ok ok I know you can buy the adhesive strips to re attach the LCD I have tried several now from different suppliers but they all fail some literally within hours.

Has as anyone found a supplier to any that actually stick it down & could you share please?

Cheers guys.

⟐ Commented Mayıs 26, 2026 at 0:09 GMT-7

Apple Watch SE (Second Generation): What is this connector for?

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:38 -0700

Following fixit's guide for a battery replacement for Apple's Smart Watch, doing so on my 44mm SE 2 watch worked, mostly. The guide warns about the right side of the watch around the stem to be very careful because of the connections. Well on my 44mm watch those connections are on the bottom. I cut through the bottom left connector; what is its function? The watch still had residual power and would show the time (bottom right) and I could not fully discharge the battery. It was off for 2 weeks before I started to work on it.

Like I mentioned above it's the lower left connector that has a screw holding it down. I think it is a ground point but am not positive. Thanks in advance to anyone who can identify this for me.

Ken

⟐ Answer accepted Mayıs 20, 2026 at 16:26 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Why my watch screen show DFU

Tue, 19 May 2026 06:05:52 -0700

Why my watch screen show DFU

⟐ Commented Mayıs 19, 2026 at 6:05 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Welche Funktion hat der markierte Federkontakt?

Mon, 18 May 2026 09:29:59 -0700

What is the function of the marked spring contact?

⟐ Edited Mayıs 18, 2026 at 9:29 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra: I got a black spot in my screen

Sun, 17 May 2026 14:47:15 -0700

I have a black spot like I guess water or maybe the color tube going out or something cause it’s got lines at the top of the screen also but maybe it’s been like hit or something. It lets me touch the screen and do everything but I’m curious on how much it would be to get it fixed.

⟐ Answered Mayıs 17, 2026 at 14:47 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 3: I tried to own but screen one time just blinking one second then off I

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:19:44 -0700

Can you help me how to fix it?

⟐ Answered Mayıs 13, 2026 at 14:19 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Why is my screen black

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:18:08 -0700

When i turn on my watch its dark blue but it wont show anyting from dark blue screen,i was with it in water

⟐ Commented Mayıs 01, 2026 at 15:18 GMT-7

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Does anyone know how to replace the back glass on Apple Watch Ultra 2?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:25:38 -0700

Is there a guide or tips on replacing the back glass of the Ultra 2? Is this something I should even attempt?

⟐ Commented Nisan 14, 2026 at 8:25 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 5: Replacement Battery Not Charging - Boot Loop

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:21:10 -0700

I installed the new iFixit battery on my wife's Apple Watch Series 5 40mm. It appears that the new battery is completely dead. After placing on the charger, it displays the apple logo for a few seconds, goes completely black then displays the apple logo again. It just keeps looping and never fully boots or shows that it's charging. I replaced with the original battery and it boots fine. What can I do?

⟐ Commented Nisan 11, 2026 at 11:21 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 4: Apple Watch water damaged due to screen crack

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:12 -0700

My Apple Watch series 4 screen cracked unfortunately while washing my hands water fallen on force fully

on that time I just wiped & after 1 hour I put on charge but it won’t Turing on

then I shake my watch some water drops came out

I just put nearer to fan to dry completely

does it survive or completely dead

⟐ Answered Mart 28, 2026 at 22:31 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 1: Do I Need to Use the Adhesive Strip when Replacing Force Touch Sensor?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:16:35 -0700

I am replacing the Touch Force Sensor on my Apple Watch Series 1. The replacement kit included 2 Adhesive Strips in addition to the Sensor. The repair video suggests the Sensor has adhesive on both sides of the sensor gasket and makes no mention of need to also add/use the adhesive strips. Do I need to use these, and if so, how many - none, one, both? Thank you.

⟐ Commented Mart 27, 2026 at 18:16 GMT-7

Apple Watch - Series 8: Why does the display not work after the new battery and replacement?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:23:30 -0700

Why is it that after replacing the speaker and battery, the watch keeps restarting, but only when it is plugged in to the charger? Could it be that the battery is completely discharged? Or the touch screen does not detect the old battery when you put it back in. I checked the cable and the connection, they are in principle fine.

Apple Watch Series 1: Force Touch Sensor Adhesive Gasket

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:53:25 -0700

When replacing the Force Touch Sensor Adhesive Gasket, is it necessary to also replace the tesa adhesive replacement gasket to the touch screen as well? Or is the force touch sensor adhesive gasket is all that is needed to secure the screen to the body of the watch.

Apple Watch Series 6: Display won’t work after install

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:17:54 -0700

Hello! Below are some HIGH quality photos of my Series 6 40mm Watch. The battery works just fine, but the display when plugged in, will not display AT ALL.

⟐ Commented Mart 20, 2026 at 11:17 GMT-7