Fitbit Charge 5 Power Button Repair
Complete guide to Fitbit Charge 5 power button repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Power Button Repair is one of the most common repairs for Fitbit Charge 5. This repair involves replacing the damaged input component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement input part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Device
Fitbit Charge 5 device
Step 2: Remove back
Heat the back with a heat gun at 130C to loosen the adhesive.
Pry the side opposite the connector area from the strap latch
Pry the top and bottom near the connector. There are small plastic pins.
Step 3: On the back
TI 14WP6JP AFE4500 - Texas Instruments Ultra-Small, Integrated AFE for Bio-Impedance Analysis, Electrical Biosensing and Optical Bio-sensing
TI13AD5R8 BQ25156 - Texas Instruments BQ25 series 1S battery charger
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Step 4: Remove Main Board and Battery
Pry from the sides of the battery to lift out. There is some adhesive/foam between the battery and case
You will have to cut the flex cables to the capacitive touch buttons on either side
Step 5: Remove Battery
Peel the battery off and unplug
Step 6: Battery Detail
271617 unbranded battery. Marked as 65mAh
Mine tested at 24mAh, after a few years of use
Step 7: Battery Protection
761EJ1U1 - Mitsumi MC3761 series protection IC with integrated MOS-FET for protection of the rechargeable Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery
A temp sensor somewhere
Step 8: Remove Can
The can pops off easily with a razor blade starting at the corners
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Step 9: Mainboard Detail
2M AMA4B 212501 HADD - Ambiq Micro, Inc. Apollo4 Blue Lite SoC
QUAM V14 - Looks like a custom branded Fitbit chip
12110 U25A - Unknown
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Is this the GPS receiver? (if not, where is it?)
Step 10: Remove Screen
Heat the screen to 130C
Push it out from inside
As the screen pushes out slightly, it should reveal 3x PH000 screws to undo (I ended up just cutting the metal tabs)
Step 11: Screen PCB Detail
The bluetooth antenna is a spiral around the edge of the flex PCB
Step 12: Display Controller
Raydium AMOLED controller
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$84)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$140)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Fitbit Charge 5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 29 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Fitbit Charge 5 generates 32 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 91% reduction in carbon emissions!
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