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Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Apple Watch Series 5. | | This guide shows the procedure on the standard, GPS-onlycellular/LTE version of the watch, but the cellular/LTEGPS-only version is similar. | | If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. 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. | | During the display opening procedure of the Apple Watch it is likely to damage the force touch gasket. If you separate the gasket layers or cut the cable, you'll also need to replace the Force Touch gasket itself. | | You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device. |
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