Apple Watch - Series 3 Repair

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All Apple Watch Series 3 models can be readily identified by the distinctive red dot on the Digital Crown. As with previous models, the watch comes in both 38 mm and 42 mm configurations in a variety of colors and materials. Internally, the watch features a newly-touted barometric altimeter and a battery with slightly upgraded capacity. Tools and repair procedures remain very similar to Apple Watch Series 2.

The most often replaced Apple Watch Series 3 parts include the battery and screen.

Sizes: 38 mm or 42 mm

Versions:

• Apple Watch (aluminum case with Sport Band or Sport Loop, or stainless steel case with Sport Band or Milanese Loop)
• Apple Watch Nike+ (aluminum case with Nike Sport Band or Nike Sport Loop)
• Apple Watch Hermès (stainless steel case with Hermès leather band)
• Apple Watch Edition (ceramic case with Sport Band)

Display:

• Second Generation OLED Retina display with Force Touch
• 1000 nits of brightness
• Sapphire crystal (stainless steel and ceramic cases), Ion-X glass (aluminum cases)
• 272 by 340 pixels (38 mm), 312 by 390 pixels (42 mm)

Processor: Custom S3 System in Package with Dual-core processor

Operating System: WatchOS 4

Sensors: accelerometer, built-in heart rate sensor, gyroscope, barometric altimeter

Wireless Connectivity:

• LTE in the cellular version
• GPS
• 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
• Bluetooth 4.2

Compatibility: Requires iPhone 6 or later

Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine and built-in speaker combo for instant tactile feedback

Miscellaneous Features:

• Water resistant 50 meters
• Apple Pay and Siri support
• Qi wireless charging

• Apple Watch Series 3 Support
• Wikipedia: Apple Watch