Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 10 Steps

Get ready to swap out the motherboard on your Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic! It’s a straightforward process, and with a little patience, you’ll have your watch ticking like new in no time. If you find yourself in a pinch, remember, you can always schedule a repair for some extra help!

Step 1

– Alright, first things first—take your watch off the charger and give it a little nap by powering it down.

– Next up, slide off the watch band to get it out of the way. Easy peasy!

Step 2

– Grab your trusty Tri-point Y00 screwdriver and unscrew those four 4.0 mm screws holding the back cover in place. Let’s get this done!

Step 3

– Wedge your opening tool into the groove between the back cover and the metal frame like a pro.

– Give that tool a gentle twist to pop open a little gap—easy does it!

Step 4

– Flip that watch face down like a pro and get ready to dive in.

– Gently swing open the back cover by folding it away from the gap you just created—easy does it!

– Grab the flat end of your trusty spudger and carefully pry up the sensor flex cable to disconnect it from the motherboard. Nice and smooth—you’re doing great!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Motherboard Replacement

Step 5

– Pop off that back cover with care—it’s time to get to work!

– Take a good look at the rubber gasket. If it’s cracked or damaged, grab a new one when you’re putting things back together. This keeps your device water-resistant and ready for action.

Step 6

– Now it’s time to disconnect the hall sensor flex cable – use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry it loose.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Motherboard Replacement

Step 7

– Grab a spudger and gently separate the display flex cable. Take your time, this step’s a breeze!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Motherboard Replacement

Step 8

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect that crown button flex cable like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Motherboard Replacement

Step 9

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and gently unscrew the 4.4 mm-long screw that’s holding the motherboard in place. You’ve got this!

Step 10

– If possible, power up your device and give your repair a test run before sealing it back up.

– To put your device back together, just retrace your steps and follow these instructions in reverse.

– Got e-waste? Be a hero for the planet and take it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

– Things didn’t go as smoothly as planned? No worries! Check out some basic troubleshooting tips or reach out to our Answers community for a helping hand.

– Oops, I didn’t finish this guide. No biggie!

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