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Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement

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    1. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the watch band: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Before starting, take your Fitbit Charge 2 off the charger and power it down.

      • Remove the watch band on both sides.

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    2. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Heat the touch screen: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the touch screen for two minutes.

      • The screen is not glued down, but the heat helps to loosen the touch screen assembly from your watch.

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    3. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Slide along the left edge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Slide along the left edge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Slide along the left edge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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      iSesamo Opening Tool
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      • Insert an iSesamo into the gap between the touch screen and the watch assembly on the top left corner.

      • Slide the iSesamo along the left edge to the bottom left corner.

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    4. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Slide along the bottom edge: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Slide along the bottom edge: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Slide the iSesamo around the bottom left corner.

      • Slide it along the edge to the bottom right corner.

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      • Slide the iSesamo around the bottom right corner.

      • Keep sliding it along the right edge to the top right corner.

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      • Slide the iSesamo around the top right corner.

      • Slide it along the top edge to the top left corner.

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      • Place the iSesamo under the top left corner.

      • Feel free to reattach the watch band for this and the next step for a better grip.

      • Pry up the touch screen assembly by twisting the iSesamo sideways to create a gap and unhinge the plastic clips which are holding the screen in place.

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    8. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Place the iSesamo under the top right corner.

      • Pry up the touch screen assembly by twisting the iSesamo sideways to create a gap.

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      • Insert a spudger into the gap on the top edge of your Fitbit Charge 2.

      • Use the spudger to pry up the touch screen assembly.

      • Do not remove the touch screen assembly all the way yet—it's still connected to the motherboard.

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    10. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Carefully fold the touch screen assembly in the direction of the bottom edge.

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    1. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the protecting sticker: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the protecting sticker: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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      Tweezers
      $4.99
      • Use a pair of blunt nosed tweezers to remove the black sticker which covering the touch screen connector.

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    2. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Open the ZIF connector: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Open the ZIF connector: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the pointed end of a spudger to open the ZIF connector by pushing up the black flap.

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    3. Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the touch screen assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the touch screen assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fitbit Charge 2 Touch Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the touch screen assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Pull the touch screen flex cable straight out its socket.

      • Remove the touch screen assembly.

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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before reassemble.

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

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