Huawei Watch GT 4 Battery Replacement
Complete guide to Huawei Watch GT 4 battery 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
Battery Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Huawei Watch GT 4. This repair involves replacing the damaged power component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement power 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: Remove the watch band
Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
Remove the watch band.
Step 2: Unfasten the screws
Remove the four 3.7 mm-long Torx T2 screws.
Step 3: Insert a spudger
Insert the edge of a spudger into the middle loudspeaker opening at the top edge of your watch.
Step 4: Pry up the back cover assembly
The plastic clamps holding the back cover in place sit very tight and may require some force during the prying procedure.
Use the spudger to pry up the back cover assembly of your Huawei watch GT 2.
Don't try to remove the back cover assembly all the way yet, it's still connected to the motherboard.
Step 5:
Carefully swing the back cover assembly open to an upward position.
Step 6: Unfasten the screws
Remove the two 2.3 mm-long Phillips #00 screws.
Step 7: Remove the metal shield
Use a pair of tweezer to remove the metal shield covering the multi-purpose flex connector.
Step 8: Disconnect the flex cable
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the multi-purpose flex connector.
Step 9: Separate the back cover assembly
Separate the back cover assembly from the watch case.
Step 10: Disconnect the main flex cable
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main flex cable from the daughterboard.
Step 11: Disconnect the watch buttons
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the watch buttons flex cable from the daughterboard.
Step 12: Lift the daughterboard
Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the right edge of the daughterboard off its socket.
Step 13: Remove the daughterboard
Use a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to remove the daughterboard.
Step 14:
Remove the three 2.3 mm-long Phillips #00 screws.
Step 15:
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the metal shield covering the display connectors.
Step 16:
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the left display flex cable.
Step 17:
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the right display flex cable.
Step 18:
Use a pair of tweezers to carefully peel the watch button flex cable off the motherboard and fold it to the side.
Step 19:
Remove the motherboard.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$120)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$200)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Huawei Watch GT 4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 30 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Huawei Watch GT 4 generates 35 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 86% reduction in carbon emissions!
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