Apple Watch Series 6 Battery Replacement

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Última atualização em January 27, 2025

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Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Apple Watch Series 6.

This guide shows the procedure on the cellular/LTE version of the watch, but the GPS-only version is similar.

Note: The battery replacement procedure for the 40 mm Series 6 Apple Watch differs slightly from the 44 mm version. This guide shows how to replace the battery for both sizes.

Before you begin, make sure you have the appropriate replacement battery for your watch.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions. For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your watch. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.

You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.

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Passo 1 Power down the watch

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Before starting repairs, take your watch off the charger and power it down.
If your touchscreen is broken and you can't power off the watch, use this alternate method to power it down.

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Passo 2 Safety Requirements

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Because the gap between the screen and watch body is so thin, a sharp blade is needed to separate the two. Read the following warnings carefully before proceeding.
Protect your fingers by keeping them completely clear of the knife. If in doubt, protect your free hand with a heavy glove, such as a leather shop glove or gardening glove.
Be careful not to apply too much pressure, as this might cause the knife to slip and cut you, or damage the watch.
Wear eye protection. The knife or glass may break, sending pieces flying.
Attach or remove the watch band as needed to provide more control as you make repairs.

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Passo 3 Soften the display adhesive

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Prepare an iOpener (or use a hair dryer or heat gun) and heat the face of the watch to loosen the display adhesive.
Leave the iOpener on the watch for at least two minutes to fully heat the screen and soften the adhesive holding it to the case.
You may need to reheat the iOpener and repeat this procedure several times until the display adhesive softens.

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Passo 4 Display opening

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Place the edge of a curved blade into the thin gap between the display and the outer case. Start at the short side of the display, most distant to the digital crown.
Press firmly straight down into the gap.
Once inserted, tilt the blade to pry the display open slightly.

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Passo 5

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Insert an opening pick in the gap your created.
Slide the opening pick along the short edge of the watch to cut the adhesive.

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Passo 6

Slide the opening pick around the corner and along the long edge on the opposite side of the watch crown to cut the display adhesive.

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Passo 7

Slide the opening pick around the corner to cut the remaining adhesive on the short edge of the watch next to the watch crown.

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Passo 8

Place the watch on a flat surface and use an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.
Try not to slice near the watch crown to prevent damaging the display cables. If you must slice near the crown, don't insert the opening pick deeper than 1/16th of an inch (~2 mm).
Slide an opening pick under the opposite display edge of the watch crown.
Twist the opening pick to loosen the display off the watch case.
Don't try to remove the display. It is still connected to the watch assembly.

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Passo 9

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Be careful not to strain the display cables when you fold the display to the side.
Lift the display and carefully pull it towards the watch crown.
Swing the display open to an upward position.

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Passo 10 Soften the battery adhesive

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Prepare an iOpener (or use a hair dryer or heat gun) and heat the rear side of the watch to loosen the battery adhesive. Leave the iOpener on the watch for at least two minutes.

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Passo 11 Determine which procedure to follow

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From this point, the battery removal procedure for the 40 mm watch differs slightly from the 44 mm version.
If you're replacing the battery for a 40 mm watch, continue with this step.
If you're replacing the battery for a 44 mm watch, continue with this step.

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Passo 12 Pry up the battery

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The following four steps show how to remove the battery from a 40 mm Apple Watch Series 6.
Insert an opening pick between the battery and the Taptic Engine.
Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the mainboard.
Make sure you don't puncture or deform the battery, as it can catch fire and/or explode if damaged.
Don't try to remove the battery all the way yet. It is still connected to the watch assembly.

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Passo 13 Move the battery

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The battery flex cable is long enough to allow you to place the battery outside the watch case, but avoid straining the cable when you lift the battery out of its recess.
Carefully lift and swing the battery out of its recess.

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Passo 14 Disconnect the battery

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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.

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Passo 15 Remove the battery

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Remove the battery.
Don't reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
If you're reusing your old battery during reassembly, you can reuse the existing adhesive to secure the battery during reassembly.
Alternatively, remove the old adhesive with high concentration isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth and use a small piece of double-sided tape such as Tesa 61395, or a dab of liquid adhesive such as E6000.

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Passo 16 Pry up the battery

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The following four steps show how to remove the battery from a 44 mm Apple Watch Series 6.
Insert an opening pick between the battery and the Taptic Engine.
Use constant, steady pressure to slowly pry the battery up, separating it from the adhesive securing it to the mainboard.
Make sure you don't puncture or deform the battery, as it can catch fire and/or explode if damaged.
Don't try to remove the battery all the way yet. It is still connected to the watch assembly.

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Passo 17 Move the battery

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The battery flex cable is long enough to place the battery outside the watch case during the following procedure but avoid straining it when lifting the battery out of its recess.
Carefully lift the battery out of its recess and place it outside the watch case opposite to the Taptic Engine.

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Passo 18 Remove the battery connector screw

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Remove the single 1.2 mm-long tri point Y000 screw.

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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the metal shield covering the battery connector.

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Passo 20

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.

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Passo 21 Remove the battery

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Remove the battery.
Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
If you are reusing your old battery during reassembly, you can reuse the existing adhesive to secure the battery during reassembly.
Alternatively, remove the old adhesive with high concentration isopropyl alcohol and a lint free cloth and use a small piece of double-sided tape such as Tesa 61395, or a dab of liquid adhesive such as E6000.

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Conclusão

If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.

Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the device at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place.

To reassemble your Apple Watch Series 6, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply a little bit of high isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to a Q-tip or use a cleaning pad to gently remove the leftover adhesive on the edges of the watch case and the screen before installing new adhesive.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

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 Answers community for help.

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