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Google Pixel Watch 3 XL Charging Assembly Repair
Charging Assembly Repair guide for the Google Pixel Watch 3 XL
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic spudger
- Heat gun
- Suction cup
- Opening pick
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement charging assembly
- Display adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass splinters when opening the screen.
- Use heat gun with caution to avoid overheating the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to internal electronics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off the Watch
1 minPress and hold the digital crown, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Apply Heat to the Screen
2 minWarm the perimeter of the watch display using a heat gun on low heat for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Attach the Suction Cup
1 minPlace a small suction cup near the top edge of the display glass and press firmly to create a seal.
- 4
Slice the Display Adhesive
3 minGently pull up on the suction cup and slide an opening pick beneath the display edge to cut the adhesive.
- 5
Separate the Display Edge
4 minCarefully work the opening pick around the entire circumference of the glass to slice through all perimeter glue.
- 6
Lift the Display Assembly
2 minGently open the display from the top edge like a book, taking care not to pull on the display flex cable.
- 7
Disconnect the Display Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display flex connector straight up from the mainboard.
- 8
Unscrew the Midframe Shield
3 minRemove the small precision screws securing the metal midframe shield covering the battery and motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry the battery connector up from the motherboard to prevent electrical shorts during repair.
- 10
Pry Out the Battery
3 minInsert a flat spudger under the battery cell and gently lever it out of the watch case.
- 11
Unscrew the Charging Assembly
3 minRemove the retaining screws holding the internal charging assembly and contact pins to the rear housing.
- 12
Disconnect the Charging Flex Cable
2 minUse fine tweezers or a spudger to detach the charging assembly ribbon connector from the motherboard.
- 13
Remove the Damaged Charging Assembly
2 minLift the charging assembly coil and pin module out from the bottom inside of the rear case.
- 14
Install the New Charging Assembly
3 minSet the replacement charging assembly into position and secure it using the original housing screws.
- 15
Reassemble and Reseal the Watch
5 minReconnect the battery and display flex cables, install a new display adhesive gasket, and press the display firmly closed.
After your Google Pixel Watch 3 XL charging assembly repair
Power the Pixel Watch 3 XL back on and test the charging assembly repair 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 3 XL job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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