Reemplazo de Pantalla de Apple Watch Series 2

Escrito Por: Tobias Isakeit

Comentarios: 37

Reemplazo de Pantalla de Apple Watch Series 2

Dificultad

Difícil

Pasos

Tiempo Requerido

2 - 3 horas

Introducción

Usa esta guía para reemplazar un pantalla rota, rasgada o defectuosa en tu Apple Watch Series 2.

Asegúrate de actualizar tu Apple Watch a watchOS 5 o posterior (y el iPhone vinculado a iOS 12 o posterior) para evitar problemas de emparejamiento después de reemplazar la pantalla.

Reemplazar la pantalla puede causar problemas con Apple Pay. Si es posible, para reducir la probabilidad de problemas, elimina toda la información de tu cuenta ApplePay antes del reemplazo y vuelve a ingresarla con la nueva pantalla instalada.

Herramientas

Partes

Paso 1

Antes de comenzar las reparaciones, saca tu reloj del cargador y apágalo.
Si la pantalla táctil está rota y no se puede apagar el teléfono, utiliza este método alternativo para apagarlo.

Verify your model. The back of the Cellular model just says GPS, so be sure to check the groves where the watch band goes to determine you model. I made the mistake of just reading the back of the device and since I’d been gifted the device didn’t know it was cellular. Cellular has a different type of touch force gasket, different screen, and different battery connections.

Ryan Holt - 07/10/19

From what I just read on Apple, the only differences in watch series 3 is 38mm and 42mm.

mcr4u2 - 27/01/21

As a consumer all you need to know are 38mm and 42mm

Michael Adoga - 05/05/21

The back will say GPS LTE if it’s the cellular version. If it doesn’t say LTE it is only the GPS version. The displays are different whether or not it is LTE(cellular).

themepark -

This alternative method only reboots the watch.

Gregg Stanley -

Paso 2

Prepara un iOpener (o usa un secador de pelo o una pistola de calor) y calienta la esfera del reloj hasta que esté ligeramente demasiado caliente para tocarla.
Deja el iOpener en el reloj durante al menos un minuto para calentar completamente la pantalla y suavizar el adhesivo que lo sujeta a la caja.
Es posible que tengas que recalentar el iOpener, o moverlo por la pantalla a medida que las secciones se enfríen, para calentar la pantalla lo suficiente como para levantarla.

I have heated up the iOpener to 165 degrees and left it on for more than a minute. No way I can lift the screen off with the exact knife. Tried different angles in various places, but no go. I also used a hair dryer un til the watch screen was too hot to touch and even tried a very hard cutting tool blade and also no go. Could n ever get the blade under the face I applied enough force where I could see that the blade left small marks, not very big, but could never get anything to move or lift. What am I doing wrong? I spent 47 years at a global computer company and I am used to taking apart small things and applying force when required. I don’t know what I am doing wrong. Please help me.

Rafael Blanco - 28/10/20

Getting the initial gap is not easy. Maybe a playing card could work its way in the tiny gap and cut some adhesive. After that there might be some success with an exacto knife. Or you want to try a piece of aluminum foil (folded for more rigidity) for cutting the adhesive. Be aware of the force touch gasket and that it might get damaged during that procedure.

Tobias Isakeit - 03/11/20

I finally used a hot air gun set to 150 deg. C heating up the edges by slowly spinning the watch around before the technique worked. Difficult is the level noted and it’s correct. Finally worked and watch perfectly functioning.

Chris Giavotto -

I had to heat the iOpener 2 times and leave it on top of the watch for 10 minutes.

Axel Trujillo -

Paso 3

Debido a que el espacio entre la pantalla y el cuerpo del reloj es tan delgado, se necesita una cuchilla afilada para separar ambos. Lea las siguientes advertencias cuidadosamente antes de continuar.
Protege tus dedos manteniéndolos completamente alejados del cuchillo. En caso de duda, protege tu mano libre con un guante pesado, como un guante de cuero o un guante de jardinería.
Ten cuidado de no aplicar demasiada presión, ya que esto podría causar que el cuchillo se deslice y le corte, o dañar el reloj.
Usa protección para los ojos. El cuchillo o el cristal pueden romperse, haciendo que los pedazos salgan volando.
No dudes en colocar o quitar la correa del reloj según sea necesario para tener más control al hacer las reparaciones.

Don’t cut your finger off!

Mike -

The Watch 3 stainless Steel has an additional Frame. Where do i have To Open it?

asteffen@me.com -

I wore thick gardening gloves just to be safe 😅 and it took a while but the screen did come off.

Axel Trujillo -

Paso 4

Coloca el borde de una hoja curvada en el espacio fino de la pantalla y la carcasa exterior. Comienza en el lado corto de la pantalla, más cercano a la corona digital.
Presiona firmemente hacia abajo en el hueco.
Una vez insertada, inclina la cuchilla para abrir ligeramente la pantalla.
No insertes la cuchilla más de 1/16 de pulgada (~2mm).

It’s difficult to grip case in a way that keeps fingers safe from the blade but doesn’t hit the side buttons and turn the device on!

If it’s a struggle to get the display to release, warm case for a few more minutes.

Kyle Powderly -

I have tried so may times to get the display to release but nothing works. Should have bought a new watch LOL. Kept the iOpener on 2 times for 10 minutes and it still won't open. There must be a better way.

Susan E. White -

Hi Susan,

if you're struggling to get the adhesive loose enough a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the device. The edge should feel slightly too hot to the touch.

Dominik Schnabelrauch -

Paso 5

Una vez que has abierto un pequeño espacio con la hoja curvada, retira la hoja e inserta el borde mas delgado de una herramienta de apertura en el hueco.
Empuja la herramienta de apertura en el hueco. Usando tu pulgar como un pivote para levantar la pantalla abierta un poco más lejos.
No intentes abrir o separar la pantalla completamente.

Paso 6

Inserta una púa de apertura debajo de la pantalla y separa cuidadosamente la junta de Force Touch de la pantalla.
La pantalla iFixit y los kits de reparación de la batería incluyen una junta de reemplazo Force Touch, así que no te preocupes demasiado si la tuya está dañada.
De lo contrario, para conservar la junta Force Touch, hurgue con cuidado bajo el borde de la pantalla. Si la junta Force Touch se rompe al levantar la pantalla, o si separa las capas de la junta, también deberá reemplazar la junta Force Touch en sí.
Desliza la púa alrededor de la pantalla para separar el adhesivo entre la junta de Force Touch y la pantalla.
No insertes la púa de apertura más de 1/16 de una pulgada (~2 mm).

Paso 7

Para evitar tensionar los cables de pantalla, no la abras completamente todavía.
Abre la pantalla a un ángulo de 45° y usa pinzas para despegar el adhesivo entre la pantalla y la junta de Force Touch.
Enrosca el adhesivo alrededor y detrás de los cables de la pantalla para quitarlo completamente.

Paso 8

Utiliza un destornillador Y000 para quitar el tornillo de tres puntos que sujeta la cubierta metálica del conector de la batería.
Remueve la tapa.

Paso 9

Desconecta la batería levantando su conector con el borde de un spudger.
Dobla el conector ligeramente hacia arriba para asegurarse de que no haga contacto por accidente.

Paso 10

Usa un par de pinzas para despegar la cinta que cubre los conectores del cable de la pantalla.
Comienza desde la parte inferior derecha de la cinta y trabaja con cuidado hacia el conector en el medio.
La cinta puede ser dura, así que ten cuidado con no tirar demasiado fuerte y dañar los cables que están debajo. Si es necesario, aplica un poco de calor o un poco de alcohol isopropílico para ayudar a aflojar el adhesivo.

Das Klebeband muss gar nicht vollständig abgelöst werden. Es reicht aus, die Stecker freizulegen. So hat man beim Wiederzusammensetzen das Klebeband wieder in der optimalen Position und auch nicht das Risiko, die leitende Folie zu verletzen.

BMJ -

Paso 11

El conector de la izquierda contiene una lámina conductora, que podría rasgarse al retirar la cinta.
Si se rasga, tómala desde la parte inferior izquierda para eliminarla por completo. De esta manera, la lámina que coincide debajo (en la pantalla) permanecerá ilesa.

How important is the conductive tape?

John Ellis - 02/09/20

Paso 12

Con cuidado usa una herramienta de palanca o una uña limpia para desbloquear el primero de los tres conectores ZIF levantando la tapa pequeña de bloqueo opuesta al cable.

Ir is viral to lift the small black flap or you ruin the entire process here, I lost everythign here...the first one stuck and the entire connector discintigrated on me, not my first rodeo, but lost the entire project.

Lisa Russell -

Paso 13

Levanta las solapas de bloqueo en los dos conectores ZIF restantes.
Las pantallas de reemplazo usualmente se envían con estas solapas de bloqueo cerradas. Durante el rearmado, asegúrate de que las solapas están abiertas antes de insertar los cables, o podrías dañar el reloj.

Paso 14

Usa un par de pinzas para desconectar los cables flexibles de la pantalla tirando de ellos suavemente.
Si los cables están trabados, intenta que salgan con delicadeza moviéndolos de izquierda a derecha mientras tiras.

Paso 15

Remueve la pantalla.
Para instrucciones detalladas de rearmado, incluyendo la junta del Force Touch y el adhesivo que la rodea, revisa la guía enlazada debajo en la conclusión.

how are you

Please answer me quickly

i have a apple watch 3 and broken lcd

can i replace this lcd with a lost apple watch lcd?

Does it work?

I've heard that Apple does not allow this and ban the device!!!!

Hossean Dad - 24/07/19

Conclusión

Continúa desde el punto 10 de nuestra guía de sensor Force Touch Sensor para volver a sellar su reloj y completar la reparación. Para conseguir unos mejores resultados NO conectar la nueva pantalla antes de pasar el paso 17

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Job done….With a smashed screen remember to apply clear scotch tape to hold the screen together. Continue to heat the remaining stuck shards when the main bulk of the glass comes out. Pick them out carefully, and not to raise the gasket. Use a strong magnifying glass. the ifixit heat gel pack and tweezers helped me. Ensure that all tiny bits of glass have been removed form the body. Just turn it upside down, give a couple of gentle taps with something plastic. Pick out if necessary, taking care around the components. For a smashed screen, needs a good hour or more.

pep073 - 22/04/19

Congratulations on the successful repair. And thanks for your comment and additional hints.

Tobias Isakeit - 23/04/19

This one was tough…and I’ve been doing various repair for years. Thank you iFixIt for top notch tutorials and instructions (and the progressive photos). I had a broken display and an iCloud locked watch for parts. Getting the display off the broken iWatch was easy…getting the replacement/good display off the other iWatch was very difficult. I keep at it and eventually it released, but I think I chipped the display edges slightly. If I have to do this one again, I may think twice. I’d say use plenty of heat. I used the iRemover, which helped a lot, it gets plenty hot and holds the heat for job. Once you’re inside, you’ll need that every so special 000 tri-lobe bit for the battery (for this I bought the iFixIt Pro toolkit…worth it to have a solidly made set of disassembly tools). I don’t think it’s worth breaking down the iWatch for repairs much further than the display or battery. The water resistant seal is compromised enough as it is with the display removal.

Erica Rogers - 01/06/19

Just wondering are the ion x glass and sapphire crystal screens interchangeable because I have a broken series 2 aluminum case and it comes with the ion x glass but I want to get the sapphire crystal glass instead to make it stronger

Jacob Gerhart - 09/06/19

Displays of the same Series, model and size should be compatible.

Tobias Isakeit - 12/06/19

Just noticed that my reply might come across a little vague.

Same Series hopefully makes sense (some swapped Series 3 onto Series 2 and vice versa which lead to the displays getting warmen than usually).

Same model means LTE or GPS which is probably irrelevant since the Series 2 does not have LTE.

And same size is hopefully a no-brainer ;)

So to summarize, yes, Sapphire display of the same watch should work instead of an ion-x.

Please let me know if it won’t work.

Tobias Isakeit - 13/06/19

I have an Apple Watch series 2 with wOS 5.2 and an iPhone 8 with iOS 12.3.1

After installing a new aftermarket display I’ve connected the watch with my phone with out any trouble. But I was not able to update to wOS 5.2.1 Also I added my credit card to wallet on the phone after the repair job, but was not able to add it to the watch.

So I tried to completely reset the watch and try it all again but now I am not able to connect it to my iPhone at all.

I have another Apple Watch 2 that has wOS 5.2.1 and a weak battery and a Digital Crown with ghosting behaviour but still the original display. Might it work to install the original display on the other watch to resolve the connection problems?

Has anybody made similar experiences and any idea/advice what I might do?

Kristian Heitkamp - 11/07/19

I figured out, why the Apple Watch did not pair even though wOS 5 was installed.

I opened it and figured out, that the GPS modules connector was loose and just fell of the display, when I touched the cable.

Connecting the (broken) display from another watch made it pair and upgrade again but still I am not able to add Apple Pay. I guess that it recognises the GPS module and since it is wOS 5 it works even though it is not the original GPS module. But I think, because it is not properly connected to all three cables of the display the GPS maybe is not able to fix a location which disables the Apple Pay function out of security or licensing reasons.

Now I think this experiment confirms, that any display will work under wOS 5.2 (maybe even wOS 5), even if it is the display from another Apple Watch.

Kristian Heitkamp - 11/07/19

Hat super geklappt,

zwar wurde ich während der arbeit vom Hund erschrocken und habe somit den Force Touch Sensor etwas beschädigt; habe mich aber dazu entschieden einfach ohne ihn zu Leben. :)

Wirklich genutzt habe ich ihn nur für das löschen aller Benachrichtigungen.

Patrick - 14/09/19

I’m curious about the following statement.

“Continue from Step 10 of our Force Touch Sensor guide to re-seal your watch and complete your repair.For best results, don’t connect your new display until after Step 17.”

where is step 17? My up to date chrome browser is only showing 15 steps.

Other than that, I’m excited to fix my watch.

alexander perry - 30/09/19

Hi alexander, that is step 17 in the Force Touch Gasket guide, not in this guide (which has only 15 steps). The Force Touch Gasket guide shows the steps with the display attached, but since you took it off during this guide you’re much better off attaching it after step 17. Have a successful repair

Tobias Isakeit - 08/10/19

Do i need to change the front screen with the lcd screen or can i change only the glass?

Cecilie Falch - 30/10/19

Hi Cecilie, though it is possible to only change the glass, I’d not recommend it. You might feel the same after watching this video (it’s a Series 4 but basically the same procedure for the glass)—or you feel empowered by it and will try that procedure (with success hopefully): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZYWzsB_...

Tobias Isakeit - 04/11/19

Si po montare un display serie 2 sul in serie 3? Grazie

vale rosi - 07/11/19

it would be the same display of series 2 to series 3?

Abraham Mojica E. - 06/08/20

Ich konnte vor dem Displaytausch mein ApplePay nicht mehr deaktivieren. Nun lässt sich mit dem neune Display keine ApplePay-Karte mehr hinzufügen. Gibt es hierzu eine Lösung?

Christian Ritter - 26/08/20

Hello, good afternoon, if one applewach is locked, does the display still work for another applewach?

Polo - 03/11/21

Yes, swapping the display from a locked watch to an unlocked watch should work. Only thing that could not work is the NFC / Apple Pay since the chip on the back of the display carries the NFC information and needs to be transferred.

Tobias Isakeit -