Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduzione

Have your applications or watch become unresponsive? Replacing the motherboard may fix these issues.

Cosa ti serve

Passo 1 Watch Strap

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap: passo 1, immagine 1 di 2

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Watch Strap: passo 1, immagine 2 di 2

Flip the watch over so that the face is down.
Using a Y#0 screwdriver, unscrew the four 3.5 millimeter tri-head screws.
Remember to turn off the watch to avoid being shocked.

Modifica

The warning to turn off the watch to avoid electrical shock was a joke, right?!

nanev - 8 ott 2018 Replica

The screws don't seem to be turning easily. What's the best way to loosen them without stripping them?

Mark Franz - 29 nov 2018 Replica

I’m going to be shocked by a dead 3.8V battery? Of course, only if the watch is powered on. Ridiculous statements like this do not reflect positively on the credibility of this entire procedure. If the author seriously thinks this is a danger then I question your basic understanding of electronics.

Alex Tatistcheff - 19 mar 2020 Replica

… to avoid being shocked when you lose your data! :)

Reuben Janzen-Martin - 5 set 2021 Replica

Passo 2

Using your finger, push forward on the release while pulling up on the strap.
You may find it helpful to use the flat end of a spudger to push on the release instead of your finger.

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The bracelet should be removed first!

Das Armband sollte zuerst entfernt werden!

Wilhelm Gregorius - 29 ago 2021 Replica

Passo 3

Repeat the procedure from step 2 for the other strap.

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Passo 4 Back

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Back: passo 4, immagine 1 di 2

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Back: passo 4, immagine 2 di 2

Insert a plastic opening tool between the top and bottom portions of the case, and gently pry off the back.
Do not insert the tool more than 3 millimeters into the case. Inserting more than 3 mm may damage the seal and electric components.

Modifica

My watch had sticky glue between the top and bottom portions of the case. I don’t think my watch will be as waterproof after this repair.

Reuben Janzen-Martin - 5 set 2021 Replica

Passo 5 Motherboard

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: passo 5, immagine 1 di 2

Samsung Gear S2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: passo 5, immagine 2 di 2

Using a Philips head #00 screwdriver, remove the two 3.6 millimeter screws.

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Passo 6

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Using a spudger, pry up the three cables.

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Passo 7

Using the flat end of a spudger, pry up the motherboard.
Make sure the cable is fed through the hole to avoid damaging it.
The motherboard is attached to the battery casing, so place the motherboard in the orientation shown once freed.