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Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Apple Watch Series 6.
This guide shows the procedure on the cellular/LTE version of the watch, but the GPS-only version is similar.
Note: The battery replacement procedure for the 40 mm Series 6 Apple Watch differs slightly from the 44 mm version. This guide shows how to replace the battery for both sizes.
Before you begin, make sure you have the appropriate replacement battery for your watch.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions. For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your watch. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
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Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
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Because the gap between the screen and watch body is so thin, a sharp blade is needed to separate the two. Read the following warnings carefully before proceeding.
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Prepare an iOpener (or use a hair dryer or heat gun) and heat the face of the watch to loosen the display adhesive.
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Leave the iOpener on the watch for at least two minutes to fully heat the screen and soften the adhesive holding it to the case.
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Place the edge of a curved blade into the thin gap between the display and the outer case. Start at the short side of the display, most distant to the digital crown.
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Press firmly straight down into the gap.
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Once inserted, tilt the blade to pry the display open slightly.
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Insert an opening pick in the gap your created.
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Slide the opening pick along the short edge of the watch to cut the adhesive.
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Slide the opening pick around the corner and along the long edge on the opposite side of the watch crown to cut the display adhesive.
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Slide the opening pick around the corner to cut the remaining adhesive on the short edge of the watch next to the watch crown.
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Place the watch on a flat surface and use an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.
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Slide an opening pick under the opposite display edge of the watch crown.
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Twist the opening pick to loosen the display off the watch case.
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Lift the display and carefully pull it towards the watch crown.
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Swing the display open to an upward position.
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Prepare an iOpener (or use a hair dryer or heat gun) and heat the rear side of the watch to loosen the battery adhesive. Leave the iOpener on the watch for at least two minutes.
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Insert an opening pick between the battery and the Taptic Engine.
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Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the mainboard.
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Carefully lift and swing the battery out of its recess.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
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Remove the battery.
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Insert an opening pick between the battery and the Taptic Engine.
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Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the mainboard.
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Carefully lift the battery out of its recess and place it outside the watch case opposite to the Taptic Engine.
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Remove the single 1.2 mm-long tri point Y000 screw.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the metal shield covering the battery connector.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
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Remove the battery.
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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the device at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place.
To reassemble your Apple Watch Series 6, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply a little bit of high isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to a Q-tip or use a cleaning pad to gently remove the leftover adhesive on the edges of the watch case and the screen before installing new adhesive.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the device at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place.
To reassemble your Apple Watch Series 6, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply a little bit of high isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to a Q-tip or use a cleaning pad to gently remove the leftover adhesive on the edges of the watch case and the screen before installing new adhesive.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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Where do I purchase a replacement battery?
You can Google this. There are several sites offering batteries.
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Welches Klebeband benötige um das Display möglichst Wasserresistent abzudichten und festzukleben ?
None is needed for the series 6. You seal it with glue. I.e. B-7000 glue.
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Does the watch is still water resistant after replacing the battery ?
