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Google Pixel Watch 3 Charging Assembly Repair
Charging Assembly Repair guide for the Google Pixel Watch 3
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Opening picks
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Pixel Watch 3 charging assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive gasket
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass to protect against potential cracking.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate micro-electronics with static discharge.
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening the housing to prevent electrical shorts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Watch
1 minPress and hold the crown, then select power off on the display before starting disassembly.
- 2
Heat the Screen
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the front glass edge for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
1 minPlace a small suction cup onto the center of the display screen and press down firmly to engage suction.
- 4
Slice Display Adhesive
4 minPull up gently on the suction cup and slide an opening pick around the perimeter to sever the adhesive seal.
- 5
Lift Display Assembly
2 minGently swing open the display glass from the top edge, taking care not to strain the flex cable attached beneath.
- 6
Disconnect Screen Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the screen flex connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe Bracket
3 minRemove the small precision screws securing the metal shield bracket over the battery and charging contacts.
- 8
Disconnect Battery
2 minPry the battery connector up from the logic board using a pointed plastic spudger to cut power completely.
- 9
Unscrew Charging Assembly
3 minRemove the internal screws locking the charging coil and contact module to the bottom housing.
- 10
Detach Charging Flex
2 minUse tweezers to carefully lift the damaged charging assembly and its flex cable out of the rear shell.
- 11
Clean Adhesive Residue
3 minWipe away remaining adhesive around the watch housing ledge using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 12
Install New Charging Assembly
3 minSet the replacement charging assembly into the bottom case and tighten its securing screws.
- 13
Reconnect Battery
2 minAlign and press the battery flex connector straight down onto the board until it snaps into place.
- 14
Reinstall Midframe Bracket
3 minPlace the metal shield over the connectors and fasten the original screws securely.
- 15
Attach Display Cable
2 minConnect the display flex cable back onto the logic board connector using steady pressure.
- 16
Apply Display Adhesive
3 minPeel and stick a pre-cut adhesive gasket along the inner rim of the watch casing.
- 17
Seal Display
2 minLower the screen onto the case and press firmly along all edges to form a tight, water-resistant seal.
After your Google Pixel Watch 3 charging assembly repair
Power the Pixel Watch 3 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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