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Samsung Gear S3: Won't Turn on After Replacing Battery

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:06:45 -0700

I replace the battery on my Gear S3 Classic. I followed some video and had no issues. I've dealt with this kind of stuff before.

The charging screen comes on when I place it on the charger and it seems to react when I push the back button. I mention this because it doesn't do anything at all when I hold down the "Home" / power button.

I've researched a good amount and saw that some people have success with holding both buttons, holding the Home for 10 seconds, and of course checking all of the connectors. I have also tried using the original battery.

Of course, I've had no luck with any of these. My current guess is that the home button is not working anymore for some reason.

Has anyone had this issue and if so how did you fix it?

If not that, could someone link me a resource to learn more about the insides of the watch so I can continue troubleshooting it?

Thank you!

⟐ Commented апреля 12, 2025 at 20:06 GMT-7

DZ09: Micro SD Card will not read on watch, works on my computer.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:46:57 -0700

I have a DZ09 Smartwatch I received a few days ago. The only problem is that it won’t seem to read SD Cards. I’m beginning to believe that the slot was dead on arrival, but I’ll ask here for answers. Yes, I have tried multiple SD Cards. They all don’t work.

⟐ Commented марта 17, 2024 at 18:46 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 5: How much is replacement glass

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:05:15 -0700

How much is replacement glass for the Apple Watch series 5

⟐ Commented сентября 15, 2023 at 13:05 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: My screen popped out

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:02:33 -0700

Dropped my Apple Watch and the screen popped out. It separated below the gasket and touch sensor as the screen an touch are still working even while separated from the phone. Anyone else experienced this? I’m stumped.

⟐ Answered апреля 28, 2023 at 11:02 GMT-7

Apple Watch Series 3: Does a LTE display work on a GPS only watch?

Tue, 11 May 2021 00:39:34 -0700

I there!

Will a Series 3 LTE display work on a GPS only watch? I’am asking because the price difference is 150 Yuan (the LTE variant is much cheaper…).

⟐ Commented мая 11, 2021 at 0:39 GMT-7

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 марта 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 декабря 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 июня 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 апреля 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 января 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 июля 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 мая 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 февраля 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 января 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 января 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 декабря 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 мая 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 августа 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 июня 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 марта 09, 2026 at 3:44 GMT-7