Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Vibration Motor Repair
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 vibration motor repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Vibration Motor Repair is one of the most common repairs for Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. This repair involves replacing the damaged haptic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires easy skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement haptic 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: Power down your Galaxy Watch4
Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
Remove the watch band.
Step 2: Unscrew the back cover
Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4.0 mm-long screws.
Step 3: Wedge open the back cover
Insert an opening tool into the seam between the back cover and the metal housing.
Twist the opening tool to create a gap.
Don't try to remove the back cover all the way yet. The sensor flex cable is still connected to the motherboard.
Step 4: Disconnect the sensor flex cable
Lay the watch face down.
Carefully swing open the back cover by folding the back cover to the opposite site of the created gap.
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
Step 5: Remove the back cover
Remove the back cover.
Make sure the rubber gasket is undamaged. If damaged, replace it with a new one during reassembly to maintain proper water resistance.
Step 6: Unscrew the motherboard
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4.4 mm-long screw securing the motherboard.
Step 7: Disconnect the display flex cable
Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable.
Step 8: Disconnect the side buttons
Use a spudger to disconnect the flex cable of the crown buttons.
Step 9: Remove the motherboard
Use your fingers to lift the motherboard out from the watch assembly towards the bottom of the watch.
Step 10: Lever up the battery
Place the tip of an opening pick in the small gap between the plastic frame and the battery, opposite to the display cable.
Carefully lever the battery up and out of its recess.
Don't try to remove the battery completely yet, as its connector is still adhered to the core assembly.
Step 11: Release the battery connector
Lift the battery up a little in order to access its glued down connector cable.
Use a pair of [product|IF145-020-4|blunt tweezers] to lift up the battery connector which is secured with some light adhesive.
You will most likely be able to re-use the adhesive to fix the new battery in place. If not replace it with [guide|113604|double sided or pre-cut adhesive tape|new_window=true].
Step 12: Remove the battery
Remove the battery.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $24-$66)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($40-$110)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 34 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 generates 36 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 94% reduction in carbon emissions!
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