Samsung Galaxy Watch 1 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Watch 1 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 1. 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
🔩 Replacement Parts
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: Turn off the watch
Turn off the Galaxy Watch Active2 by pushing and holding the bottom button for approximately 3 seconds. You should feel a short vibration.
When the "Power off" symbol appears, tap the center of the screen to make it shut down. You should feel a longer vibration for confirmation.
Step 2: Remove the rear screws
Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws on the back of the watch.
Step 3: Separate the back cover from the housing
Use an opening pick and place it between the plastic back cover and the metal housing near the buttons.
Push the opening pick into the gap to separate the back cover from the housing.
Don’t remove the back cover all the way yet. There is a cable connecting it to the motherboard.
Step 4: Disconnect the sensor array
Carefully lift the back cover to access the sensor array connector.
Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor array from the motherboard.
Step 5: Remove the back cover
Remove the back cover.
Step 6: Disconnect the display and speaker
Use a spudger to disconnect the display assembly and the speaker.
Step 7: Disconnect the barometric sensor, buttons, and mic
Use a spudger to disconnect the barometric sensor, the buttons, and the microphone.
Step 8: Lift the core assembly
Place a spudger underneath the motherboard at the top right next to the display connector.
Slightly twist and lever the spudger to loosen the core assembly.
It might help to also check the comments below this and the next step if you’re having difficulties.
Step 9: Remove the core assembly
Grab the core assembly and carefully slide it out from under the cables.
Remove the core assembly.
Step 10: Loosen the display
Place the edge of an opening tool under the speaker unit.
Lever the opening tool down to separate the display from the frame.
Step 11: Remove the frame
Remove the frame from the display.
Make sure to remove any remaining adhesive from the frame with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) before applying the adhesive or installing the new display.
📖 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 Samsung Galaxy Watch 1 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 28 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy Watch 1 generates 36 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 78% reduction in carbon emissions!
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