Fitbit Sense Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Fitbit Sense screen replacement. 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
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Fitbit Sense. This repair involves replacing the damaged display 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 display 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:
Unscrew all four black 3 mm screws on the underside of the watch using a T5 screwdriver.
Step 2:
Use an X-Acto knife to cut the band above, on either side, and in between the 2 screws.
'''Note''': Part of the band is hard plastic.
'''Caution''': Once the band is cut it cannot be reattached.
Step 3:
Scrape away the glue beneath the hard shell portion of the band to reveal the GPS.
Step 4:
Use a PH000 screw head to undo the newly revealed silver 4 mm Phillips screws that were hidden beneath the glue.
Step 5:
Using a metal spudger, push down on the plastic gray square clamps on the underside of the device to dislodge the whole silver backing.
'''Note''': the buttons will also come off.
Step 6:
Use a thin tool to pry the the device apart by lodging it between the clock face and back side of the device.
'''Note''': A spudger may not be thin enough to fit in the seam of the device. We used the 6 inch metal ruler from the Pro Tech Toolkit.
Step 7:
Remove the touchscreen sensor using a spudger or your fingers.
'''Note''': In this photo we removed the metal cover on the main PCB, but you do not need to remove it for this guide.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Fitbit Sense instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 24 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Fitbit Sense generates 32 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 75% reduction in carbon emissions!
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