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Core Assembly Removal

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  1. Core Assembly Removal, Unfasten the screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.

    • Remove the four 3.9 mm-long Torx T3 screws.

    • Depending on the condition of your driver, a Torx T4 bit may fit better.

    • Don't try to detach the back cover yet. It is still connected to the watch assembly.

  2. Core Assembly Removal, Open the watch: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Core Assembly Removal, Open the watch: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Be careful not to strain the sensor flex cable during this procedure.

    • Carefully lift the back cover by the watch crown edge and swing it open to an upward position.

  3. Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the sensor cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Core Assembly Removal, Disconnect the sensor cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor flex cable.

  4. Core Assembly Removal, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back cover.

  5. Core Assembly Removal, Core Assembly Removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the three 3.7 mm-long Phillips #00 screws.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the notch at the upper end of the white plastic frame.

    • Use your spudger as a lever and pry up the core assembly.

    • Don't try to remove the core assembly all the way yet—it is still connected to the watch body.

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    • Carefully lift the loose edge of the core assembly up and swing it to a 100-degree angle.

    • Be careful not to strain the display and sensor flex cables during this procedure.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the sensor flex cable from the core assembly.

  9. Core Assembly Removal: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Core Assembly Removal: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display flex cable from the core assembly.

  10. Core Assembly Removal: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the core assembly.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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