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Apple's sixth-generation smartwatch, with optional cellular connectivity, released September 18, 2020. Model A2376, 44 mm.

New apple watch not working - charging crack?

I everyone,

At Christmas, our employer gave gift and one of them was an apple watch 6. The employé who won it, kept it to give as a gift later.

Unfortunately, it's not working, it's now too late to return and apple was asking 400$ to send for repair. (Rip off), so at work they were like never mind.

I took it to see if I can repair and then give back as a gift for one of my employee if possible.

The watch doesn't turn on at all.

I let it on charge for over a day without success. Unfortunately, I don't have other cable to testthat component but I have wireless phone charger. May be?

I suspect the battery is dead but does that make sense?

I also see a tiny crack where the charging and sensors are. Could that be the issue?

What do you think? I am uploading a picture, it's difficult because of the reflection.

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The crack is telling us the battery has failed as it swelled pushing out cracking the sensor plate. And as you are unable to charge the phone I think it's clear this phone will need both a backplate and battery.

I strongly recommend you review this Apple Watch Series 6 Teardown so you get an idea how far you'll be disassembling the watch to replace the backplate. Then follow this guide on replacing the battery Apple Watch Series 6 Battery Replacement

I think you should find junker Apple Watch (any) so you get an idea what it will take and test your skills Between all of the parts you'll need it's close to $100 USD.

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Apple Watch Series 6 Teardown

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Apple Watch Series 6 Battery Replacement

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Thank you

So even if never used, the battery can have expanded and cracked the backplate?

How? Heat or manufacturing part?

Should I expect other issue then ?

Thank you again

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@watever94153 - Sadly yes. The issue is the state of the battery when it was stored away. You want it half charged and fully turned off.

As far as encountering it again I can't answer that

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