Series 6 screen popped off - what are my options

[bigjnyc]

So I banged my hand against a rock while messing around with friends on a lazy river ride 🤦🏻‍♂️….. I noticed shortly after that my watch face popped off. It looks like one of the cables broke off and I have no idea where it goes.

Apple is charging me $399 to fix (it’s a stainless steel) *pics below*

Are there any other options other than Apple or am I SOL

I’m definitely not paying $399 for a watch that’s 2+ years old. I rather apply that to a new watch.

 

[bigjnyc]

Looking at the ifixit diagram it appears the piece that ripped off was connected to a metal clasp. Looks like I’m out of luck with that tearing off

 

[Ram65]

So I banged my hand against a rock while messing around with friends on a lazy river ride 🤦🏻‍♂️….. I noticed shortly after that my watch face popped off. It looks like one of the cables broke off and I have no idea where it goes.

Apple is charging me $399 to fix (it’s a stainless steel) *pics below*

Are there any other options other than Apple or am I SOL

I’m definitely not paying $399 for a watch that’s 2+ years old. I rather apply that to a new watch.

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Oh you gonna have to pay Apple for the proper repair to the device . Apple will repair it right and to your satisfaction

 

[ArchEtech]

Time for a new watch.

 

[chanerz]

New watch.

 

[bigjnyc]

Time for a new watch.

New watch.

Alright yeah thats what I figured, I was planning on getting the Ultra in January anyways, just wanted to make sure there weren't any other options to hold me over until then. Thanks

 

[Jackbequickly]

I also vote for a new Watch. Get a series 7 at a good price or go for the 8 if you have the money.

 

[Farrellcollie]

I would get a used one from swappa

 

[nippyjun]

I would get a used one from swappa

or from the for sale forum on this site.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

Looking at the ifixit diagram it appears the piece that ripped off was connected to a metal clasp. Looks like I’m out of luck with that tearing off

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Kinda looks like the display cable which is available from ifixit for $20. If you bought a new display adhesive along with it it might be worth it to see if you can get it working again at least until you get your new ultra. Hell if it works you could even trade it in to apple and use it towards the new watch

Apple Watch (44 mm Series 6) Display Flex Cable

Replace the flex cable that connects the display to the logic board compatible with Apple Watch (44 mm Series 6) model A2292, A2294, A2376 smartwatches.

www.ifixit.com

 

[bigjnyc]

I also vote for a new Watch. Get a series 7 at a good price or go for the 8 if you have the money.

I'm probably just going to move up my timeline on getting the Ultra. I was going to hold off until January but will probably just get at the end of this month now... Going to just rock one of my mechanical watches for now... Kick it old school for a bit.