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Google Pixel Watch 2 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Google Pixel Watch 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel Watch 2 screen assembly
- Pre-cut screen adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+ high purity)
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses during heating and screen separation.
- Do not insert opening tools deeper than 2 mm to avoid puncturing the battery or damaging flex cables.
- Work in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn off the Pixel Watch 2
2 minPress and hold the digital crown until the power menu appears. Tap 'Power off' on the screen and allow the device to shut down completely.
- 2
Heat the display edge
3 minApply a heated iOpener or warm heat gun around the perimeter of the watch screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a small suction cup onto the center of the watch glass and press firmly to secure a seal.
- 4
Create an opening gap
2 minPull upward gently on the suction cup handle to lift the glass and create a tiny gap between the display and aluminum body.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
2 minInsert the thin tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap created at the top edge of the watch screen.
- 6
Slice the top adhesive
2 minCarefully slide the opening pick along the top curved edge to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 7
Slice the right edge adhesive
2 minGuide the pick around the right corner, keeping the tip shallow to avoid hitting internal cables.
- 8
Slice the bottom adhesive
2 minContinue cutting the adhesive strip by moving the opening pick across the bottom edge of the watch body.
- 9
Slice the left edge adhesive
2 minSlide the pick up the left side of the frame to separate the remaining perimeter adhesive.
- 10
Pry up the screen assembly
2 minGently lift the display up from the top edge, hinging it toward the bottom where the display flex cable connects.
- 11
Remove the connector shield
2 minUse precision tweezers to unclip the small metal shield covering the display flex cable connector.
- 12
Disconnect the display flex cable
1 minPry the display cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket using the flat end of a plastic spudger.
- 13
Clean residual adhesive
5 minApply isopropyl alcohol to the watch housing ledge and scrape away all leftover adhesive using a plastic tool.
- 14
Apply new display adhesive
3 minPeel the protective backing off the pre-cut adhesive gasket and press it precisely along the inner ledge of the watch case.
- 15
Connect the replacement screen
2 minAlign and press the flex cable connector of the new screen onto the motherboard socket until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall the connector shield
2 minPlace the metal shield bracket back over the flex connector and press gently to lock it in place.
- 17
Press and seal the display
3 minRemove the adhesive liner, align the replacement screen, and press firmly around all perimeter edges to secure the bond.
After your Google Pixel Watch 2 screen replacement
Power the Pixel Watch 2 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel Watch 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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