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Fitbit Surge: Why won't my battery charge?

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:39:08 -0700

My battery doesn't seem to be charging. I think it is plugged into the charger properly, what else could I do?

⟐ Commented 3월 05, 2020 at 5:39 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S: Where can I find new screen?

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 17:28:53 -0700

I can't find replacement screen. Mine is cracked but everything works.

⟐ Commented 12월 07, 2019 at 17:28 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S3: My battery is dying too quickly. I believe it is overcharged.

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 11:20:16 -0700

My battery on my Samsung Gear S3 appears to be overcharged. Can I get it replaced? If so where dio I send it?

⟐ Commented 6월 12, 2018 at 11:20 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 5: Replacement Battery Not Charging - Boot Loop

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:21:10 -0700

I installed the new iFixit battery on my wife's Apple Watch Series 5 40mm. It appears that the new battery is completely dead. After placing on the charger, it displays the apple logo for a few seconds, goes completely black then displays the apple logo again. It just keeps looping and never fully boots or shows that it's charging. I replaced with the original battery and it boots fine. What can I do?

⟐ Commented 4월 11, 2026 at 11:21 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 6: Identifying Cable in Apple Watch Series 6

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 02:47:01 -0700

Hello! I'm trying to identify the third black strip when you first open the watch that isn't a part of the display flex cable. I'm unsure if it's just tape or a cable. Can someone help me identify what it is?

The watch is currently taken apart to replace the display flex cable, but this is a photo of where it disconnected.

⟐ Commented 1월 03, 2026 at 2:47 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 1: Apple Watch S1 - Force Touch Gasket Replacement & Adhesive

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:43:41 -0700

Is the Force Touch Sensor Gasket (38MM Series 1 Apple watch) from iFixit the only adhesive needed to replace the screen?

The original battery expanded to about twice its normal size and the screen and the force touch sensor gasket were pulled from the watch case in the process.

⟐ Commented 7월 30, 2023 at 8:43 GMT-7

Apple Watch: Apple Watch Stuck on Logo after Screen and 3D Touch replacement

Tue, 03 May 2022 05:38:50 -0700

After successfully replacing a friends Apple Watch screen, I noticed the 3D Touch sensor was broken, and the watch would not turn on past the Apple logo. I ordered a new 3D Touch sensor + adhesive from the site as well, and just installed that, thinking that was the issue. Now I have installed the sensor and the screen all back on (and battery), and the screen is still stuck in the Apple logo. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on here?! The watch will turn on to the Apple logo, screen appearing to work fine, but it’s stuck there. Before applying the outer adhesive/gasket I want to figure this out. Any ideas? The watch turned on and worked fine prior to changing the screen, it was just terribly cracked. Before doing any of this I tested it and it appeared to work fine.

⟐ Commented 5월 03, 2022 at 5:38 GMT-7

DZ09: Dz09 cards, got them from my phone. Now saying the SIM card is locked

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:29:32 -0700

My sister got me a DZ09 Bluetooth Smartwatch/Phone for Christmas. I tried going on Facebook, the Browser. twitter, and What's app. It said I needed a Valid SIM and SD Card. Now, I unmounted the SD Card from my Alcatel OneTouch Elevate, and also took the SIM Card Card. Luckily, it's not saying anything about the SD Card now. But one issue. It's saying: "The SIM Card has been locked. Please try Power Cycling the Device. If problem persists, Call Customer Support." Someone please tell me why. Is it because it's the wrong sized SIM Card? Something's messed up? Is it because I'm not with a Carrier for my Phone? On the front of the SIM Card, it says Sprint. Please help me, I would appreciate it.

⟐ Answered 2월 08, 2021 at 6:29 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Why is my watch getting hot charging after screen replacement?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 01:42:33 -0700

So I recently changed my wife’s screen last night and stuck it on the charger. I got the green snake and left it overnight. The next morning I checked on it and it wasn’t charged. I tried to reset the watch but it stays at the green and red snake. Now when I put it back on the charger it gets very very hot. Did I damage the battery or something else?

⟐ Answered 1월 29, 2021 at 1:42 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Why my Apple Watch S3 is not working, after replacement screen?

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:51:43 -0700

I have an Apple Watch Series 3 A1861 GPS & Cellular

I replaced the screen by myself. The touch is working 100%, But I Needed to reset my device and after that my watch is not pairing with my iPhone.

Help me!!

⟐ Commented 1월 14, 2021 at 18:51 GMT-7

Samsung Gear S3: Won't turn on or charge

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:35:43 -0700

After working fine, one day my gear discharged and now won't charge or turn on ...any ideas?

⟐ Commented 12월 30, 2020 at 13:35 GMT-7

Fitbit Alta: Wrong time on display

Mon, 20 May 2019 19:09:31 -0700

Cannot get the time to change

⟐ Answered 5월 20, 2019 at 19:09 GMT-7

Garmin Approach S2: S2 no course near

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 23:42:47 -0700

Playing a course every wed last two weeks S2 said there was no course near. could you give me help with this. has worked prior to the last two weeks.

⟐ Answered 8월 31, 2017 at 23:42 GMT-7

Apple Watch: Where can I purchae the top glass screen?

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 06:26:37 -0700

Hi ,

I appreciate your excellent iWatch Tear down guide. Unfortunately I have cracked my iWatch glass at the upper left side of my watch. I got an estimate of $200 (ouch), from Apple retail store staff to have them fix it. By the way I have allow them to ship it off for 5 days before getting my watch back.

I want to perform the repair myself. Will you be selling a the glass for replacements anytime soon or is their another reliable source I can order replacement glass from?

⟐ Answer deleted 6월 12, 2017 at 6:26 GMT-7

Android Wear Smartwatch: How can I fix Noise Colorfit pro smart watch broken screen locally?

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:44:02 -0700

I have broken the screen of noise color fit pro and the company service center are not approving it as i have lost the bill. So how can i fix this locally.

⟐ Commented 3월 09, 2026 at 3:44 GMT-7

Xiaomi Mi Band: Mi-Band 5 got water damage and broken screen

Thu, 23 May 2024 02:02:37 -0700

My Mi band 5 stopped working after water got in a crack in the screen.

is there any way to repair the screen and/or the water damage?

⟐ Commented 5월 23, 2024 at 2:02 GMT-7

Garmin Vivoactive 3: Garmin Vivoactive 3 battery drain

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:35:47 -0700

Hi guys, I see that many users complain about fast battery discharge from 100% to 0% in a day or even less. Reportedly the problem appeared after the firmware update 6.2 and with the FW 7.54 it is still there. All sorts of resets and reboots do not solve it. All IQ apps removed. Garmin support can only offer a substitution for a refurbished item fro 99 USD, which does not look like a solution. Any ideas how to help? Thanks.

⟐ Commented 1월 09, 2024 at 9:35 GMT-7

Fitbit Versa 2: My Fitbit heart rate monitor does not work at all.

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 23:14:41 -0700

My Fitbit heart rate monitor does not work at all. I have tried restarting the watch on numerous occasions and still nothing. I have also tried to update and nothing. Any help will be appreciated.

It does not pick up my heart rate at all. Everything else works on the watch except picking up my heart rate. I have gone into settings and turned heart rate on and off, I have restarted my watch, updated my watch and still nothing. At one stage my heart rate reading was getting stuck. It would measure my heart rate and then stay on for example 87bpm if I was training or if I was just resting. I used to restart the watch and it came right for a while but now nothing appears at all.

⟐ Answered 12월 28, 2022 at 23:14 GMT-7

Xiaomi Mi Band: Why my mi band showing power full but not turning on without changer

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:04:40 -0700

Why my mi band showing power full but not turning on without changer

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 14, 2022 at 9:04 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 2: Digital Crown no longer works

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:02:23 -0700

My Apple Watch 2 started to act funny, it would launch siri and scroll between apps all by itself.

It was acting as if the digital crown was being pressed in and rotated.

I tried the usual cleaning methods as per the apple website but without any luck.

It does rotate freely and doesn't feel sticky at all, and although it does these things it is completely unresponsive.

I have to use the the side button to navigate my way round the watch the best I can.

Does anyone have any Ideas?

Many Thanks

⟐ Commented 10월 18, 2021 at 15:02 GMT-7