Hi everyone, welcome to HowFixit. In this video guide,
I'll show you how to replace the screen on Apple Watch Series 8
Before we start, I'll show you what tools are required to repair the
Apple Watch Series 8: Plastic pry tools
Tweezers Adhesive gasket
Glue - I will use B7000 glue due to its high elasticity, anti-vibration, and water resistance.
Screen Disassembly Tool - This tool is designed for opening electronic devices with a screen that
proves hard to pry with standard plastic tools. I find this tool indispensable for disassembling
the Apple Watch Series 8, as the gap between the screen and the watch body is remarkably slim.
I have included links to all the tools you need in the video description below.
Before you start, turn off the Apple Watch. If your touchscreen is broken and you can't
turn off the watch, press and hold both the side button and digital crown simultaneously.
Continue holding while the Apple Watch reboots. When you see the Apple logo, release the digital
crown and continue holding the side button until the Apple logo disappears.
For a more successful opening of the watch case, warm up the surface of the
display with a regular hair dryer. Insert the edge of the curved blade
into the thin gap between the display and the watch case. From this position,
gradually begin to separate the display. Removing the cracked screen,
don't forget to wear eye protection. To avoid damaging internal components,
try not to push the blade deep inside the watch. Carefully turn the display towards
the watch crown. Use a plastic tool to
open the locking tabs on the display. Peel off the black tape covering the
ribbon cables using tweezers. Now carefully pull the display
ribbon cables out of their connectors. In the description, I left a link where
to buy the screen for Apple Watch Series 8. Now let's install the new screen and test it.
It looks like the new screen is working fine, now you can proceed to the final part of the assembly.
Let's move on to gluing the display with the housing, this will restore protection from water
and dust. You can use a special adhesive sticker for your Apple Watch Series 8 or
silicone glue. In my opinion, for protection against water and dust, glue is more effective.
To fix the display and the main housing, you can use clips or rubber bands.
The B7000 glue dries completely after 24 hours, but the minimum surface drying time
is 6 minutes. So, I recommend waiting at least 45 minutes, after which you can remove excess glue.
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