Introduction
Use this guide to remove the core assembly in your TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, including the motherboard, daughterboard, battery and watch buttons.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach the back cover assembly when reassembling the device. Your device will function normally, but will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
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Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
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Remove the watch band.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the four 4.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the rear side of the watch for 5 minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the microphone opening at the top edge of the back cover.
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Pry upwards to loosen the back cover assembly. This may require some force.
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Swing the back cover assembly open by 45 degrees to gain access to the sensor assembly cable.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the sensor assembly cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the microphone cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 4.1 mm-long screws securing the core assembly.
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Insert the point of a spudger between the right edge of the core assembly and the watch frame.
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Pry upwards to loosen the core assembly.
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Carefully swing open the core assembly like the front cover of a book.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the screen and the digitizer cables by prying the connectors straight up from their sockets.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
During reassembly, apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our TicWatch Pro 3 answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
During reassembly, apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our TicWatch Pro 3 answers community for help.
