Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 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 3. 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: Unfasten the back cover screws
Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
Use a Tri-point Y00 driver to unfasten the four screws on the back of the watch.
Don’t worry about removing the screws, they will stay in place in the back cover.
Step 2: Wedge open the back cover
Insert an opening tool between the back cover and the metal housing.
Twist the opening tool to create a wider gap.
Don't fully remove the back cover just yet. The sensor flex cable is still connected to the motherboard.
Step 3: Disconnect the sensor flex cable
Lay the watch face down.
Carefully lift the back cover up from the edge with the buttons to access the sensor connector.
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
Step 4: Remove the back cover
Remove the back cover.
Make sure the rubber gasket (marked red) is undamaged. If damaged replace it with a new one during reassembly to maintain proper water resistance.
Step 5: Unplug the display connector
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.
Step 6: Loosen the core assembly
The core's plastic frame fits tightly within the watch's metal housing.
Place the corner of the flat end of a spudger in the small opening of the barometric sensor, on the opposite side of the display connector.
Twist and tilt the spudger to lever the core assembly out of the metal housing.
Step 7: Remove the core assembly
Carefully thread the display flex cable through the gap on the core's plastic frame.
Remove the core assembly.
Step 8: Push out the display
If your display is cracked, keep glass shards contained by applying a strip of tape over the glass."
Use your finger to steadily push the display down through the watch's metal housing to loosen the adhesive.
Lightly heating the display with a hair dryer or [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Instructions/11677|iOpener|new_window=true] can help soften the adhesive.
Remove the display.
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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 3 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 28 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 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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