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Introduction |
| If your battery is dead, damaged, or simply dies too quickly then use this guide to replace it. Be cautious as to not damage the ribbon cable or to puncture the battery. | | | ***WARNING:*** Following this guide ''will'' damage the waterproof seal on your watch. | | | ***NOTE:*** Since 2018, there has been a well-known issue with high battery drain on some Gear S3 devices (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Gear-and-Gear-Fit/Gear-s3-frontier-battery-drain/td-p/371085/page/15) and following this guide to replace your battery ''may not'' solve the issue. It is recommended that S3 owners attempt software fixes (leaving device off for days, performing updates, uninstalling apps, fully charging while on/off, etc) before attempting a battery replacement. |
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