Introduction
Use this guide to replace a defective back cover of your Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2. You can also use this guide to open your smartwatch for any other repair.
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Turn off the Galaxy Watch Active2 by pushing and holding the bottom button for approximately 3 seconds. You should feel a short vibration.
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When the "Power off" symbol appears, tap the center of the screen to make it shut down. You should feel a longer vibration for confirmation.
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Use a Tri-point Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws on the back of the watch.
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Use an opening pick and place it between the plastic back cover and the metal housing near the buttons.
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Push the opening pick into the gap to separate the back cover from the housing.
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Carefully lift the back cover to access the sensor array connector.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor array from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
2 comments
What kind of glue would you use if the plastic of the back cover fell off?
Hello. Where can i get the back cover with adhesive as a replacement or just the adhesvie? I noticed it is a weird rubbery glue and i cannot source this anywhere.