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Duration:
15 min

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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 SM-R820 (Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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Step 1. Before disassembling!

⚠ī¸ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.


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Step 2. Unfasten the strap

Unfasten the strap.


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Step 3. Unscrew the screws

Using a screwdriver (Tri-Wing 2.0 mm Y00), unscrew 4 screws.


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Step 4. Open the back cover

Open the back cover and turn it over.


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Step 5. Disconnect the connector

Pry up the connector of the heart rate sensor and remove the cover.


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Step 6. Disconnect the connectors

Disconnect all connectors.


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Step 7. Remove the motherboard

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the board.

⚠ī¸ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.


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Step 8. Unscrew one screw

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew one screw on the PCB securing the battery.


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Step 9. Remove the battery

Separate the motherboard from the frame with the battery. Be careful with the side button.

ℹī¸ī¸ The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 SM-R820 model has a battery EB-BR830ABY with 240 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 SM-R820 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

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Disassembling\Repair has easy complexity and takes about 15 minutes in time. Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 SM-R820 — Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 released for markets in different countries.


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