Apple Watch Series 1: Replacing a broken screen

[Clown]

Hello Guys,

Unfortunately, my Apple Watch Series 1 screen got broken earlier today.

I thought about trying to replace it by myself, however, I am trying to understand if the replacing
procedure is the same as of the first Apple Watch, or there is a different method of replacing on the
series 1 model?

Thanks.

 

[dictoresno]

Likely the same, except for a different kind of adhesive.

 

[Clown]

Thanks. So should I purchase an adhesive of the first Apple Watch or Apple Watch Series 2?

 

[44267547]

Hello Guys,

Unfortunately, my Apple Watch Series 1 screen got broken earlier today.

I thought about trying to replace it by myself, however, I am trying to understand if the replacing
procedure is the same as of the first Apple Watch, or there is a different method of replacing on the
series 1 model?

Thanks.

In my opinion, I wouldn't try repairing anything on your own. Unless you have genuine experience in doing so. If you are trying to save money, this potentially could cost you more if your repair doesn't pan out.

 

[Clown]

In my opinion, I wouldn't try repairing anything on your own. Unless you have genuine experience in doing so. If you are trying to save money, this potentially could cost you more if your repair doesn't pan out.

I guess you are right. Therefore, I called a few local stores in my country that offers to fix it.
There is this one store who gave me two options:

1. Fix the watch with a genuine LCD screen. This will be an expensive solution.
2. I would need to buy the LCD screen by my own (not a genuine one) and they will charge me only for the replacement service.

Hence, I am asking about what screen type and adhesive should I buy.

 

[44267547]

I guess you are right. Therefore, I called a few local stores in my country that offers to fix it.
There is this one store who gave me two options:

1. Fix the watch with a genuine LCD screen. This will be an expensive solution.
2. I would need to buy the LCD screen by my own (not a genuine one) and they will charge me only for the replacement service.

Hence, I am asking about what screen type and adhesive should I buy.

If it was me, I would allow Apple to make the repair for you. It could be nearly the same Cost and It's reposted by the actual manufacturer. Call Apple and get a quote.

 

[Lennyvalentin]

You'd want an official repair center to perform the repair, to maintain your product warranty.

Also, buying pirate parts for your watch does not seem like a good idea, especially if you don't actually even know which parts to buy. Get it wrong, it's money straight down the drain...

 

[44267547]

You'd want an official repair center to perform the repair, to maintain your product warranty.

Also, buying pirate parts for your watch does not seem like a good idea, especially if you don't actually even know which parts to buy. Get it wrong, it's money straight down the drain...

Agreed. I would allow only Apple to handle the repair. To much at risk otherwise.

 

[KarimLeVallois]

Even Apple have no way to repair them in store, so can't be an easy process to be fair.

 

[44267547]

Even Apple have no way to repair them in store, so can't be an easy process to be fair.

Agreed. And it's likely time consuming, which most Apple stores don't have the resources to dedicate to those type of repairs.