[mountain_peak]

Now that I've finally mastered replacing Apple Watch batteries (and replacing one incredibly small battery connector I managed to lift off the board), I asked my son just this morning what we do with the three outdated models we have lying around (we "abandoned" the watches when the batteries wouldn't last even 1/2 a day).

This looks like a great solution to repurposing our old watches.

[rcarmo]

Do you have any guides for that? I'd like to try my hand at it.

[mountain_peak]

I should have a guide, but haven't created one yet - don't want to derail the thread, but here are a few pointers:

- The iFixit Apple Watch teardown is surprisingly effective - way more heat (and patience) is required then they indicate

- Using an X-Acto blade between the frame and glass really works well without damaging a single component (please be careful and alternate heat and prying)

- You may also need to replace the deep-press bezel - consider ordering one prior to your repair

- The battery glue is very, very persistent - lots of unnerving heat and prying

- Use a needle to separate the upper and lower battery connection on one side of the connector

- Three different replacement bezel glue rings all released over time - Permatex black gasket maker is the only thing that worked to reattach the display

Good luck, and I hope this helps save a few watches from being recycled prematurely

[f_allwein]

I have 0 old watches/ phones lying around - always sell them on or give them to recycling…