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Samsung Gear S Battery/ Motherboard Replacement

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    • Remove the wrist strap by peeling back the rubber starting from one corner of the watch face. Continue peeling the rubber away from the watch face until the strap is completely off.

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    • Starting from an edge, wedge a metal spudger in between the screen and the chrome trim ring and pry, lifting the screen outwards.

    • Some force is needed due to adhesive seal.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry upwards on the plastic motherboard assembly.

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    • Locate the ribbon assembly attaching the display to the motherboard.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to detach the glass screen/ LED Display ribbon connector from the motherboard.

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    • Now the watch should be in three separate pieces.

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    • Locate the tabs on the motherboard and unclasp them.

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    • Use the spugder to gently pry upwards on the motherboard.

    • If you keep the battery attached to the upper half of the motherboard, you will have to gently pry upwards on both the battery and the motherboard.

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    • Once the motherboard and the battery are removed, disconnect the battery at the connector.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry upward on the clasp connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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

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Thanks for the comprehensive guide! Where can one purchase a Gear S compatible battery?

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Hi, did you found where to buy it?

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HI , How to by a battery?

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I'm looking for a replacement battery.

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