The Apple Watch Series 9 is Apple’s 9th generation smartwatch. It was announced together with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 on September 12, 2023 and was released on September 22, 2023. Like other Apple Watches, both GPS-only and GPS + Cellular models are available. And just like recent predecessors it comes in two different size options—41 and Go to step 1. Use this guide to replace the Force Touch gasket in your Apple Watch Series 2. This guide shows the procedure while leaving the display connected. If you prefer to disconnect the display or are replacing the display anyway, please refer to this guide and replace the Force Touch gasket after removing the display. Step 9. Slide the opening pick along the edge of the battery to loosen the adhesive. The adhesive which holds the battery in place is soft. However, if you're struggling to pry out the battery you can place a heated iOpener on the rear side of the watch to loosen the adhesive. Apply the iOpener for at least two minutes. If you have the tools and think you know how to take it apart, try taking it apart by following iFixit’s guide found here: Apple Watch Series 4 Battery Replacement. Apple Watch Series 4 Screen Replacement (These guides are the furthest iFixit will tear down the watch, the tear down does disassemble it further, but it doesn’t show precise Hold the battery up and out of the way, to expose the battery cable connector. Use a plastic opening tool, prying against the bottom of the case to separate the battery cable connector from the watch's battery cable. Remove the battery from the watch. If the battery is visibly dented or deformed, it should be replaced. Apple Watch - Original Repair. Announced September 9th, 2014, this device is Apple's first foray into smart wearables. iFixit's repair manuals are applicable to Apple Watch (steel) and Apple Watch Sport (aluminum). 100% factory tested for display performance, including luminance and color balance. A 6.1 inch OLED multitouch 1170 x 2532 display featuring organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology; a significant improvement over more standard liquid crystal displays (LCD). This screen measures up closest to the original OLED display specifications. Apple Watch (38 mm, Original & Series 1) Force Touch Sensor Adhesive Gasket. Replace the force touch sensor and adhesive gasket that secures the display to the rear case compatible with the 38 mm Apple Watch Original model and Series 1 model A1553 and A1802. 13. Lifetime Guarantee. $14.99. View. Apple Watch Original parts and kits for DIY repair. Step 2 Lower Case. Tool used on this step: Magnetic Project Mat. $19.95. Completely power off and unplug your MacBook Pro before you begin. Close the display and flip the entire laptop upside-down. Use a P5 Pentalobe driver to remove six screws securing the lower case, of the following lengths: Four 4.7 mm screws. Step 1 Power down your watch. Drain your watch battery below 25% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged. Take your watch off the charger and power it down. If your touchscreen is broken and you can't power off the watch, use this alternate method to power it down. Add a comment. vcwYV.