This video was TREMENDOUSLY helpful. Thank You! The only other thing I'd mention is that the battery is affixed to that outer board with 3M double-sided type. You have to be super careful using a non-conductive prybar to get it off and then use the remaining glue/tape that didn't come off to stick the new battery on before reconnecting.
Hi Ryan after watching your video for the first time, I ordered a new battery from China it cost $13 inc. Delivery. I researched your video and followed your instructions when I opened the watch removed the old battery, replaced it and closed up the watch. I took my time and was careful. It took 10mins. Start to finish and the watch works perfectly. Thanks again Ryan I'm delighted. Stuart
If anyone is having trouble with the tri-wing screws, check if your driver has a flat or pointed tip. The screws have a shallow groove, so you'll want to have a flat tipped tri-wing screwdriver. You can file the tip a little at a time until it sits properly.
Thank you VERY much for the walk-through. Just a small note, the battery WILL be rubberized glued to the case and require a little finesse to release it. The watch back will also be stuck on pretty hard and require CAREFUL working apart if you've used the watch as a daily driver for any amount of time. All-in-all, though, great guide and 15-20 minutes of realistic work for a first-timer
I have to agree with quite a few of the posts about this video. While the instructions about how to open and get to the battery were in themselves excellent, there is NO doubt that this was done many times before with the same watch. There's no way you got the back off that easy on the 1st time around, let alone let the battery flop out as easy as it did. That being said, the instructions were great and allowed me to completely replace the battery in my S3 Frontier (SM-R760) watch. So, thank you VERY much for the video. Next time though you might want to include the issues you had the first time you disassembled the watch. AKA the incredibly hard to crack backside, as well as the glued on battery. I too had to go through several tools to find one that would work, and not tear up the watch in the process.
It's likely he's opened the same watch several times. However, there is also a revision of the watch where they no longer use the adhesive type of seal. From what I've read, later revisions of the watch have a rubber gasket, not an adhesive one. For the battery, using a plastic pry tool helps. YMMV.
Very help. My S3 is a couple of years older so the following tricks helped. 1. Used better tools than came with the battery kit. Battery kit tools would not have cut it. 2. A very fine metal blade to get the case started to separate and then 2nd set of hands with 2-plastic pry bars to get the case open. 3. The point about disconnecting the battery cable is spot on. 4. My battery was really glued in place. Had to gently pry it off with metal spatula. 5. Tooth pick or plastic fine point tool (non-conducting) helpful to hold connectors out of the way when reassembling. 6. Patience and taking time.
To begin, I had a completely dead watch. After that whole 3.0.0.1 debacle and 4-5 hour battery drain, it finally went back to normal, watch worked great, had an all day charge (I have everything on, charge it every night). Last week, I woke up to the charger flashing red. Took the watch off - totally dead (it wasn't the night before). Tried recharging it several times, just got red, then within minutes, flashing red. Bought a new charger (OEM) - nope, same thing. Saw a forum that the battery could be changed, ordered one on Amazon and the tool kit. I was SO certain this would work. I followed the video exactly - had to pause and rewind a LOT. I would say that this particular watch in the video has been taken apart once before, minimum everything just came right apart. Wasn't quite that easy for me. I got the screws out - though getting them out all the way wasn't easy but I did, didn't lose any. Had a Hell of a time getting the case open. Tried several types of flat pry type tools - really chewed up the watch rim trying to get anything to crack it open. Finally did, removed the philips screws, undid the 3 connectors, that was all super easy. Then trying to pry the circuit board off - another story completely. Every slight pull with a fingernail started bending the board. Kept at it and FINALLY got it loose. Getting the battery out was a nightmare. It's GLUED in place, was NOT possible to just POP it out as done in the video. I had to get a scalpel-type tool and carefully slide it under the battery until it finally came free. Replacing everything went well enough - oh, the old battery ? It was literally bloated to twice the thickness of the new one, the foil side (with all the glue on it) was all puckered, puffy, wrinkled - looks to me like acid must have started leaking? Maybe that's why it had been getting so hot over the past 2 weeks on the charger? Once it was all back together, I held the power button down and - OMG! - I got the Samsung Galaxy Frontier light! I was excited that it must have worked - as I wasn't even getting that before - but that was as far as it got. Put it on the charger - got no charging indicator on the watch. The charge light on the cradle came on solid red but within minutes it started blinking, just as before. Tried pushing some buttons but nothing this time. Oh well, that was $110 down the drain ($40 for new cradle, $40 for battery, $25 for tools). When I have time, I'll go through the entire procedure again, just to see. Ryan The Cell Phone Doctor, thanks for the video and guidance. It would be nice if you included that parts about hard to crack casings and glued in batteries. In the meantime, I've read from some posters that their battery also was bloated. I'm curious, for those that had bloated batteries, how many of you actually were able to make this work? That whole Update 3.0.0.1 update sounded like one big cluster-fu** to me and it's just beyond coincidental that I never had ANY problems with my watch before this. I'd like to hear from you!
Dennis Sanderson yes this watch was apart once before for other issues. Thank you for bringing that up as it didn't occur to me but the seal is very solid on the initial removal. These watches have known poor battery may be due to the software but we will learn more in due time!
I think your problem was the charging coil for the wireless charging. Had seen that problem before where the coil would just "burn up" lile a filament because of all the heat. But i don't know if is possible to change the coil without changing the whole back case.
@@respitfire89 I followed your video (thanks for that!) but when I push the power button it won't turn on. However it will charge once put on the cradle.
Bought a kit on amazon and did this yesterday. Actually pretty easy, the hardest part being removing the old battery without damaging the tiny ribbon cable that stays attached. It was stuck on there pretty well.
This is the best video. Followed your steps and replaced my Gear S3 batteries without any problems. The hardiest part was opening the case. I cheated and used a jewelers flathead screwdriver to get the case to pop then I used the supplied tools in the battery replacement kit.
Thanks for the video. I was able to restore my S3 watch to functionality. Folks should know the first time opening the back cover will be tough due to the glue seal. After that it should be smooth sailing.
A few important tips that might help!! 1. When prying off the back plate, get a sharp Stanley knife blade and pry near each of the 4 screws between the back plate and the part where the band clips into (you get more leverage this way) 2. The battery is glued to the back plate in some models, I slowly pryed it out using the Stanley blade making sure not to put any strain on that little connector in the corner 3. When putting the back plate on again, I got some silicone and used the tip of a very small screw driver to apply it around the seal of the back plate. Once I screwed it in I wiped the excess off, I don't know if this will allow it to be waterproof again but better than nothing
This video was very helpful in letting me open my watch. Definitely shows signs of water entering the case along with what appears to be the battery swelling a bit. You're video was very good at getting things perfectly lined up for it to be worked on. I'll update on this comment after I attempt repairs. Thanks!
This may have taken 15 minutes but it felt like 30 minutes 😆 Plugging the connections back in only requires you to have (may the force be with you) a light touch until you feel it snug into place, then press down. I cut the glue strands and the foil battery covering in order to remove the battery. Then I just peeled the foil from the sticky pad. The battery connection didn't seem to "plug in", but more like it snaps on place on the little peg with the cover kind of just hovering in place. Great video and thanks for saving me and thousands of others.
Thank you for the video. I recommend separating the motherboard from the front screen BEFORE unscrewing the two inside screws. There is a ribbon cable that is dangerously tight, as seen at the end of the video, if you do not separate the screen first.
I bought a used s3 frontier and the battery doesn't hold charge for long. I thout I was going to have to send it to someone to change the battery for me but after watching your video I can do it myself. Thanks and keep up the good work.
This helped so much. My battery was much more difficult to get off though. Luckily the kit i bought had a little thing to cut the tape. Thanks for the video!
I just replaced battery today. I bought it from Amazon uk 3 months ago and all of a sudden I found it hot after charging. It then went from 3 days battery life to 8 hours. I tried to return it but Samsung said it was a none EU model so wouldn't do anything. So I bought a battery and replaced it using this video advice. So far so good. 4 hours after charging and it is 98% still. I have the bezel and gesture wake up turned off. Some tool tips for the UK. I used a 2.00 Y screwdriver for the back screws. To lever the back open I used the flat end bit from the bottle opener blade on a Swiss army knife. It was easy after trying other tools. Hopefully it will last, but there is a major issue for a battery to fail after 3 months and with Amazon selling non EU devices from a company calling itself "Samsung Mobile UK". Thanks for the vid, mate.
PS. When reassembling put the battery in the watch hole and clip on the ribbon before putting the circuit board back. Gravity can be your friend or your enemy. I also used an anti static wrist band kust in case.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. My watch, too, has been totally USELESS since the firmware "upgrade," so what did I have to lose? I had trouble with the Y00 screws - I found that a Y0 screwdriver worked better. Maybe because mine is a CLASSIC instead of FRONTIER? The 4 case screws had blue Loctite on them. Everything came apart fine. The old battery did NOT have adhesive of any kind, and was not bloated at all that I could tell. HOWEVER, I did notice a little plastic guide post underneath the battery connector was bent over sideways preventing the new battery connector from seating properly. AHA! Workmanship issue. I tried prying it back up and naturally it broke off. Good riddance. The new battery (which came with adhesive) is now firmly in place. All went well on the reassembly, and now the watch is charging away happily. Fingers crossed.
Ahh THREE cables! I assembled mine after a battery replacement and the bezel wasn’t responding. Turns out I missed 1 of the cables in reassembling. Thank you for the video and actually SAYING that it was 3 cables lol
For everyone watching this, I recommend getting quality bit heads, all those cheap Chinese soft steel knockoffs will strip the screw heads if you try too hard. Spend the extra money for quality tools and avoid the headache.
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace my battery and revive my GS3 Frontier following the steps above. I noticed that when I tried to remove the board, the whole assembly (board, battery and plastic ring holder came out. I found this actually made changing the battery and reassembly easier. Otherwise, spot on instructions!
I replaced my bloated battery (had issues getting the case open - with proper tools - and getting the "circuit board" off AND getting the bloated battery out from the semi-melted tape/glue), put the new battery in, all put back together - and nothing. I ended up just buying a new watch. I use AT&T - the exact same S3 Frontier on AT&T was $350 - got it on Samsung for $270. I love the watch, been without it for 1 1/2 weeks so after the time, effort, and money spent on trying to fix the old one and it not working, I just said "screw it".
Same here popped my bloated battery back in and the watch came on. Tried scratching the terminals of new battery bought on Ebay but still no power. So off to get another battery and try once more.
Warning, this clip makes it look so easy, issues: case does NOT want to come apart after screws are out as there is an adhesive resin inside to water seal the device, second: the battery is glued in so much that I ruptured the shell of the battery and almost snapped the board, man handling this fuckin thing. so much harder than you make it look, you lucky bugga got some magical easy version to pull apart. thanks for the vid though very helpful
Thanks Ryan for the video. Just replaced my battery following your video. I'm letting it charge now to see if the new battery is any better than the last. Before I would only get about 6-8 hours out of a charge.
@@simoncheung2427 If you are careful and don't mess up the gasket it should be. Mine was perfect after I opened the watch, so I'm not worried. Not that I would ever submerge the watch tho.
Awesome tear down video, I just changed my battery as I watched your video, great step by step process, I would have never seen that ribbon cable on the motherboard and battery if I didn't watch this. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for the video, it was vital. I watched it multiple times before getting started, and once mid process. But I just got done changing out the battery and it works. I found it easier to remove the whole black plastic carrier from the watch. The large ribbon cable and the smaller one next to it can slide through the plastic carrier - they connect to the LCD - and the whole assembly is free of the bezel. Then you can push the battery and top circuit board out from behind. One pain is the battery ribbon cable has a small hole to orient it and secure it. The hole on my replacement battery wasn't punched through all the way. I used a pin to open it up. So if you are doing this, make sure the battery cable stays in place when you put it back together. Mine moved on my first attempt, that is when I found the hole wasn't working. And if you buy a kit from eBay where they supply the Y screwdriver, the one I got didn't fit right. The tip is too long. I used a file to grind off a tiny bit of the tip and it fit much better. I had to apply a lot of force to keep the screwdriver from spinning and stripping the Y slots. Good luck, this is doable, really!
So was mine. I suspect that Ryan had practiced this procedure before he made the video, because his back came off easily and the battery wasn't super stuck on. I carefully pried the battery off with a dull knife.
Thank you for the video! It was very helpful. The battery life on my gear s3 had diminished almost completely. I would charge it and it would last about an hour and die. I bought the battery for about $20 and replaced it myself using this video. So far the battery seems like it won't need a charge for another day!
@@LUISMARTINEZ-wu6bh I bought mine on Amazon. Search for Gear S3 battery. The one I got even came with the tools. Here's the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0819KSZHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_HC5.FbSPSTZQY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Really helpful, especially the bit about the cables. The back on mine took more effort to remove as well as the battery had a much stronger bond to the adhesive but I’ve got the new one in and everything works so it was a success.
I was thinking the same thing, I wanted to see how easy it was for him to reconnect those connectors. Anyone can tear apart anything, sometimes putting it back together is a different story. It would have been interesting is all I'm saying.
I just replaced mine and I'm glad I did. The battery was bulging. Not a good sign in a li-ion battery! Reconnecting was tedious but got in done in just a couple min.
After you lift and turn over the circuit board, the battery is attached to the circuit board with adhesive similar to double stick tape. Pry the battery off the board carefully!
If you are doing a gear sport which is loosely based on the s3 I believe you need to release the motherboard from the battery holder go super careful though it will release after a while and you can fold it over this reveals the battery connector and the motherboard ribbon cable tear this and you have had it. It's a real patience job. But good news is the gear s3 battery is identical to the gear sport battery I picked mine up from amazon and higher mah than the original. Putting back together is just the reverse
Wenn der Akku der Uhr nicht mehr lange durchhält sollte man, bevor man die Uhr aufmacht, zunächst eine andere Prozedur durchführen. Durch eine jahrelange Benutzung und somit das Laden und Entladen, stimmen irgendwann die Kalibrierungsdaten des Akkus in der Uhr nicht mehr. Es gibt keinen Menüpunkt mit dem man die Uhr dazu veranlassen könnte eine neue Kalibrierung zu starten. Es sei man bringt die Uhr dazu die Hardware neu zu starten. Mit dem einachen Ausschalten geht das nicht! Um die Kalibrierung zu starten muss man die "Aus/Ein-Taste" (rechter unterer Drücker) für mindestens 10 Sekunden gedrückt halten, bis auf dem Bildschirm das Wort "Rebooting..." auftaucht. Damit startet die Hardware und Software der Uhr neu. Es wird nichts gelöscht! Aber die Uhr beginnt jetzt mit einem erneuten Kalibrieren. Der Kalibrierungsvorgang beginnt, wenn man die Uhr auf unter (!) 10% entlädt und danach vollständig (!!!) auflädt. Die Uhr ist erst vollständig aufgeladen, wenn in der Ladestation die grüne Lampe aufleuchtet, nicht wenn vorher schon 100% angezeigt werden. Damit ist der Kalibrierungsschritt vollzogen. Man kann diesen Schritt noch ein zweites Mal wiederholen (Entladen unter 10% und danach vollständiges Aufladen). Danach sollte der Akku wieder lange durchhalten. Ist das nicht der Fall, dann würde ich erst den Akku ausbauen und durch neuen ersetzen!
So, if you accidentally disconnect the ribbon that connects the motherboard to the watch while prying off the battery, is there a way to fix that? What could I use to stick it back to the motherboard, or is it broken permanently now? I know this video is old, hope you see it.
WoW the most space on the watch is taken by the battery. Carrying a battery so close to the skin isn't hazardous? Nice vid. Do you have a video showing tools and screw names?
Great video dude, sadly couldn't finish my replacement though. Damn glue on the battery has dried and I don't have anything that can heat it so I can remove it. Gonna have to find someone who has the extra tools needed to finish the job off.
Followed this and replacement was a breeze... Except the case separation was quite tough. A micro flat-blade screwdriver and some twisting needed to break the seal. A bit of black automotive grade RTV on the unbroken seal and water is no issue...
Hello, I thought your video was excellent, I wanted to ask you, if you ever had a problem with the heart rate sensor, would you put your s3 frontier gear, the battery of the 46mm galaxy watch?
I went to four different phone repair shops today - all of them told me they "don't do watches", even my smart watch. So I've ordered my own battery on Ebay and thanks to do this video will do it myself. What's the issue for these phone repair shops???
Funny part is the cover for iphone cables on the table... Good enough video. I was hoping for the Galaxy Watch 46mm. Gear S3 is a little different. Not a complaint. nor a stab.
Does it maintain it's water resistance after you open it up that way so long as you put it back together correctly or do you have to treat it as a non water resistant watch after that?
I did this last night, replaced the battery with no issues except the back cover was much more difficult to get off. Before the watch would die after five or six hours and I took it off the charger this morning at 9am and now at 8pm I still have 82% left! The battery was swelled up pretty bad which was more than likely the reason for the bad battery life.
I replaced my bloated battery (did you have issues getting the old battery out from the glue?), put the new battery in, all put back together - and nothing. I ended up just buying a new watch. I use AT&T - the exact same S3 Frontier on AT&T was $350 - got it on Samsung for $270. I love the watch, been without it for 1 1/2 weeks so after the time, effort, and money spent on trying to fix the old one and it not working, I just said "screw it".
Hello, Do you know if the battery from the 46mm Galaxy Watch can be installed in the Frontier Watch? It’s 472mAh compared to the Frontier which is 380mAh.
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This video was TREMENDOUSLY helpful. Thank You! The only other thing I'd mention is that the battery is affixed to that outer board with 3M double-sided type. You have to be super careful using a non-conductive prybar to get it off and then use the remaining glue/tape that didn't come off to stick the new battery on before reconnecting.
Thanks for the tip!
Hi Ryan after watching your video for the first time, I ordered a new battery from China it cost $13 inc. Delivery. I researched your video and followed your instructions when I opened the watch removed the old battery, replaced it and closed up the watch. I took my time and was careful.
It took 10mins. Start to finish and the watch works perfectly.
Thanks again Ryan I'm delighted.
Stuart
Where did u buy the battery?
@@ivansotelo8163 Ebay
If anyone is having trouble with the tri-wing screws, check if your driver has a flat or pointed tip. The screws have a shallow groove, so you'll want to have a flat tipped tri-wing screwdriver. You can file the tip a little at a time until it sits properly.
Thank you so much for this comment, 100% would have stripped all the screws and ruined my watch if I hadn't seen it before I started
Yep..asked question, then read this comment. Appreciate the advice. 1 screw was a pain.
Thank you a ton man, I didn't even notice that. Was damn near stripping the screw until I found your comment 🙏
Thank you VERY much for the walk-through. Just a small note, the battery WILL be rubberized glued to the case and require a little finesse to release it. The watch back will also be stuck on pretty hard and require CAREFUL working apart if you've used the watch as a daily driver for any amount of time. All-in-all, though, great guide and 15-20 minutes of realistic work for a first-timer
Excellent video , to the point. Replaced my battery, no issues, it was lasting 3 hrs, now lasts 3 days. Thank you
Could you link the battery you bought?
I have to agree with quite a few of the posts about this video. While the instructions about how to open and get to the battery were in themselves excellent, there is NO doubt that this was done many times before with the same watch. There's no way you got the back off that easy on the 1st time around, let alone let the battery flop out as easy as it did.
That being said, the instructions were great and allowed me to completely replace the battery in my S3 Frontier (SM-R760) watch. So, thank you VERY much for the video.
Next time though you might want to include the issues you had the first time you disassembled the watch. AKA the incredibly hard to crack backside, as well as the glued on battery. I too had to go through several tools to find one that would work, and not tear up the watch in the process.
It's likely he's opened the same watch several times. However, there is also a revision of the watch where they no longer use the adhesive type of seal. From what I've read, later revisions of the watch have a rubber gasket, not an adhesive one. For the battery, using a plastic pry tool helps. YMMV.
Very help. My S3 is a couple of years older so the following tricks helped. 1. Used better tools than came with the battery kit. Battery kit tools would not have cut it. 2. A very fine metal blade to get the case started to separate and then 2nd set of hands with 2-plastic pry bars to get the case open. 3. The point about disconnecting the battery cable is spot on. 4. My battery was really glued in place. Had to gently pry it off with metal spatula. 5. Tooth pick or plastic fine point tool (non-conducting) helpful to hold connectors out of the way when reassembling. 6. Patience and taking time.
To begin, I had a completely dead watch. After that whole 3.0.0.1 debacle and 4-5 hour battery drain, it finally went back to normal, watch worked great, had an all day charge (I have everything on, charge it every night). Last week, I woke up to the charger flashing red. Took the watch off - totally dead (it wasn't the night before). Tried recharging it several times, just got red, then within minutes, flashing red. Bought a new charger (OEM) - nope, same thing. Saw a forum that the battery could be changed, ordered one on Amazon and the tool kit. I was SO certain this would work.
I followed the video exactly - had to pause and rewind a LOT. I would say that this particular watch in the video has been taken apart once before, minimum everything just came right apart. Wasn't quite that easy for me.
I got the screws out - though getting them out all the way wasn't easy but I did, didn't lose any. Had a Hell of a time getting the case open. Tried several types of flat pry type tools - really chewed up the watch rim trying to get anything to crack it open. Finally did, removed the philips screws, undid the 3 connectors, that was all super easy. Then trying to pry the circuit board off - another story completely. Every slight pull with a fingernail started bending the board. Kept at it and FINALLY got it loose. Getting the battery out was a nightmare. It's GLUED in place, was NOT possible to just POP it out as done in the video. I had to get a scalpel-type tool and carefully slide it under the battery until it finally came free.
Replacing everything went well enough - oh, the old battery ? It was literally bloated to twice the thickness of the new one, the foil side (with all the glue on it) was all puckered, puffy, wrinkled - looks to me like acid must have started leaking? Maybe that's why it had been getting so hot over the past 2 weeks on the charger?
Once it was all back together, I held the power button down and - OMG! - I got the Samsung Galaxy Frontier light! I was excited that it must have worked - as I wasn't even getting that before - but that was as far as it got. Put it on the charger - got no charging indicator on the watch. The charge light on the cradle came on solid red but within minutes it started blinking, just as before. Tried pushing some buttons but nothing this time. Oh well, that was $110 down the drain ($40 for new cradle, $40 for battery, $25 for tools).
When I have time, I'll go through the entire procedure again, just to see. Ryan The Cell Phone Doctor, thanks for the video and guidance. It would be nice if you included that parts about hard to crack casings and glued in batteries.
In the meantime, I've read from some posters that their battery also was bloated. I'm curious, for those that had bloated batteries, how many of you actually were able to make this work? That whole Update 3.0.0.1 update sounded like one big cluster-fu** to me and it's just beyond coincidental that I never had ANY problems with my watch before this. I'd like to hear from you!
Dennis Sanderson yes this watch was apart once before for other issues. Thank you for bringing that up as it didn't occur to me but the seal is very solid on the initial removal. These watches have known poor battery may be due to the software but we will learn more in due time!
Hey good video can you show how to take apart a Samsung galaxy watch
I think your problem was the charging coil for the wireless charging. Had seen that problem before where the coil would just "burn up" lile a filament because of all the heat. But i don't know if is possible to change the coil without changing the whole back case.
@@respitfire89 I followed your video (thanks for that!) but when I push the power button it won't turn on. However it will charge once put on the cradle.
Yes, thank you for making this video. The clear step by step instructions guided me to replacing my battery. No need to buy a new watch now!!!
Nice to know that it should still be waterproof aswell after as there was no glue broken, just rubber seals
Bought a kit on amazon and did this yesterday. Actually pretty easy, the hardest part being removing the old battery without damaging the tiny ribbon cable that stays attached. It was stuck on there pretty well.
For everyone struggling with the backplate, use something like a hairdryer to heat it up. Much easier to get the backplate off when the glue is warm.
This is the best video. Followed your steps and replaced my Gear S3 batteries without any problems. The hardiest part was opening the case. I cheated and used a jewelers flathead screwdriver to get the case to pop then I used the supplied tools in the battery replacement kit.
Thanks for the video. I was able to restore my S3 watch to functionality. Folks should know the first time opening the back cover will be tough due to the glue seal. After that it should be smooth sailing.
A few important tips that might help!!
1. When prying off the back plate, get a sharp Stanley knife blade and pry near each of the 4 screws between the back plate and the part where the band clips into (you get more leverage this way)
2. The battery is glued to the back plate in some models, I slowly pryed it out using the Stanley blade making sure not to put any strain on that little connector in the corner
3. When putting the back plate on again, I got some silicone and used the tip of a very small screw driver to apply it around the seal of the back plate. Once I screwed it in I wiped the excess off, I don't know if this will allow it to be waterproof again but better than nothing
Some websites suggest a 1350 mAh replacement battery. Do you know if the larger capacity batteries fit will in the S3 case ?
This video was very helpful in letting me open my watch. Definitely shows signs of water entering the case along with what appears to be the battery swelling a bit.
You're video was very good at getting things perfectly lined up for it to be worked on.
I'll update on this comment after I attempt repairs.
Thanks!
Just performed this battery replacement, worked like a charm. Thank you sir. Very informative.
This may have taken 15 minutes but it felt like 30 minutes 😆
Plugging the connections back in only requires you to have (may the force be with you) a light touch until you feel it snug into place, then press down.
I cut the glue strands and the foil battery covering in order to remove the battery. Then I just peeled the foil from the sticky pad.
The battery connection didn't seem to "plug in", but more like it snaps on place on the little peg with the cover kind of just hovering in place.
Great video and thanks for saving me and thousands of others.
Thank you for the video. I recommend separating the motherboard from the front screen BEFORE unscrewing the two inside screws.
There is a ribbon cable that is dangerously tight, as seen at the end of the video, if you do not separate the screen first.
I just successfully completed the battery replacement today. Thank you for your valuable info.
very helpful. thank you .. hardest part was opening the back, but everything went great after that. your instructions made it very easy
I bought a used s3 frontier and the battery doesn't hold charge for long. I thout I was going to have to send it to someone to change the battery for me but after watching your video I can do it myself. Thanks and keep up the good work.
This helped so much. My battery was much more difficult to get off though. Luckily the kit i bought had a little thing to cut the tape. Thanks for the video!
I just replaced battery today. I bought it from Amazon uk 3 months ago and all of a sudden I found it hot after charging. It then went from 3 days battery life to 8 hours. I tried to return it but Samsung said it was a none EU model so wouldn't do anything.
So I bought a battery and replaced it using this video advice. So far so good. 4 hours after charging and it is 98% still. I have the bezel and gesture wake up turned off.
Some tool tips for the UK. I used a 2.00 Y screwdriver for the back screws. To lever the back open I used the flat end bit from the bottle opener blade on a Swiss army knife. It was easy after trying other tools. Hopefully it will last, but there is a major issue for a battery to fail after 3 months and with Amazon selling non EU devices from a company calling itself "Samsung Mobile UK".
Thanks for the vid, mate.
PS. When reassembling put the battery in the watch hole and clip on the ribbon before putting the circuit board back. Gravity can be your friend or your enemy. I also used an anti static wrist band kust in case.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. My watch, too, has been totally USELESS since the firmware "upgrade," so what did I have to lose?
I had trouble with the Y00 screws - I found that a Y0 screwdriver worked better. Maybe because mine is a CLASSIC instead of FRONTIER? The 4 case screws had blue Loctite on them. Everything came apart fine. The old battery did NOT have adhesive of any kind, and was not bloated at all that I could tell. HOWEVER, I did notice a little plastic guide post underneath the battery connector was bent over sideways preventing the new battery connector from seating properly. AHA! Workmanship issue. I tried prying it back up and naturally it broke off. Good riddance.
The new battery (which came with adhesive) is now firmly in place. All went well on the reassembly, and now the watch is charging away happily. Fingers crossed.
Ahh THREE cables! I assembled mine after a battery replacement and the bezel wasn’t responding. Turns out I missed 1 of the cables in reassembling. Thank you for the video and actually SAYING that it was 3 cables lol
I have a Gear S2 and it was working just fine until this last update and now it is nothing but trouble!
Thank you for such a great video. Replace my battery today for my Samsung Gear S3 classic. Works perfectly!!!!
For everyone watching this, I recommend getting quality bit heads, all those cheap Chinese soft steel knockoffs will strip the screw heads if you try too hard. Spend the extra money for quality tools and avoid the headache.
Thank you !! I changed my watch battery and my S3 frontier is practically brand new !!!
Thanks for the video. I was able to replace my battery and revive my GS3 Frontier following the steps above. I noticed that when I tried to remove the board, the whole assembly (board, battery and plastic ring holder came out. I found this actually made changing the battery and reassembly easier. Otherwise, spot on instructions!
I replaced my bloated battery (had issues getting the case open - with proper tools - and getting the "circuit board" off AND getting the bloated battery out from the semi-melted tape/glue), put the new battery in, all put back together - and nothing. I ended up just buying a new watch. I use AT&T - the exact same S3 Frontier on AT&T was $350 - got it on Samsung for $270. I love the watch, been without it for 1 1/2 weeks so after the time, effort, and money spent on trying to fix the old one and it not working, I just said "screw it".
Same here popped my bloated battery back in and the watch came on. Tried scratching the terminals of new battery bought on Ebay but still no power. So off to get another battery and try once more.
Thanks for a great video! Replaced the battery yesterday and am enjoying the new One UI on my S3 Frontier.
Warning, this clip makes it look so easy, issues: case does NOT want to come apart after screws are out as there is an adhesive resin inside to water seal the device, second: the battery is glued in so much that I ruptured the shell of the battery and almost snapped the board, man handling this fuckin thing. so much harder than you make it look, you lucky bugga got some magical easy version to pull apart. thanks for the vid though very helpful
I second this!
Thanks Ryan for the video. Just replaced my battery following your video. I'm letting it charge now to see if the new battery is any better than the last. Before I would only get about 6-8 hours out of a charge.
This was PERFECT! I was able to disassemble, replace the battery, and reassemble quickly and easily with the use of your video. Thank you very much!
Rand Greaves will it be water resist again?
@@simoncheung2427 If you are careful and don't mess up the gasket it should be. Mine was perfect after I opened the watch, so I'm not worried. Not that I would ever submerge the watch tho.
Awesome tear down video, I just changed my battery as I watched your video, great step by step process, I would have never seen that ribbon cable on the motherboard and battery if I didn't watch this. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for the help. I repaired my wife's watch and saved $350
Thanks for the video, it was vital. I watched it multiple times before getting started, and once mid process. But I just got done changing out the battery and it works. I found it easier to remove the whole black plastic carrier from the watch. The large ribbon cable and the smaller one next to it can slide through the plastic carrier - they connect to the LCD - and the whole assembly is free of the bezel. Then you can push the battery and top circuit board out from behind. One pain is the battery ribbon cable has a small hole to orient it and secure it. The hole on my replacement battery wasn't punched through all the way. I used a pin to open it up. So if you are doing this, make sure the battery cable stays in place when you put it back together. Mine moved on my first attempt, that is when I found the hole wasn't working. And if you buy a kit from eBay where they supply the Y screwdriver, the one I got didn't fit right. The tip is too long. I used a file to grind off a tiny bit of the tip and it fit much better. I had to apply a lot of force to keep the screwdriver from spinning and stripping the Y slots. Good luck, this is doable, really!
Thanks for uploading this, it saved my heaps in official samsung installation fees.
Thank you for this video without it I would not have been able to install the new batter in my Samsung S3 Frontier watch!!
Awesome... thank you... My battery was stuck on extremely well... much harder to pry off than what it was for you in the video.
So was mine. I suspect that Ryan had practiced this procedure before he made the video, because his back came off easily and the battery wasn't super stuck on. I carefully pried the battery off with a dull knife.
Thanks for the video! I paid $20 for the battery and it took me 15 minutes-max to replace.
Good video. Changed my battery and it's back to being in top shape. Great job!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. It was perfect with all the steps to replace the battery on my S3 Frontier.
This is why you buy brands like Samsung. Parts are easily available and repairability is very high. Much unlike many Apple products.
where can you find the parts to replace components in the watch?
@Bishamon They are readily available on Amazon & Ebay. Just a hint,,, Google it....
Ha-ha-ha. Apple watch haven't this problem. No problems no "repairability"
Thank you for putting this together. I was just able to replace the battery of mine following your instructions.
Thank you for the video! It was very helpful. The battery life on my gear s3 had diminished almost completely. I would charge it and it would last about an hour and die. I bought the battery for about $20 and replaced it myself using this video. So far the battery seems like it won't need a charge for another day!
Hi Where do you buy the Battery in USA?
@@LUISMARTINEZ-wu6bh I bought mine on Amazon. Search for Gear S3 battery. The one I got even came with the tools. Here's the link:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0819KSZHJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_HC5.FbSPSTZQY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks a Lot
Just replaced my battery following this video. Worked like a charm. Thank you !!
That's quick ! Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for this, really helped me out when replacing the battery in my S3 Classic. Works perfect again!
Really helpful, especially the bit about the cables. The back on mine took more effort to remove as well as the battery had a much stronger bond to the adhesive but I’ve got the new one in and everything works so it was a success.
Thanks for posting this. It helped tremendously. Only issue I ran into was prying the damn watch back off. Mine did NOT want to come off.
Thank you we changed the battery. It was a success
I wish you used a watch that hasn't been disassembled before. Prying the back off was hard enough, but prying the battery off was nerve racking.
Just changed the battery & it works again!!!!
Thanks for the info.
Thank you I changed the battery thank to you on my Samsung gear classic (be careful everything is fixed with glue... You must force a bit)
It would have been nice to show how to put it back together again.
Reverse the Video perhaps?
Steven Taskin 🤣🤣
I was thinking the same thing, I wanted to see how easy it was for him to reconnect those connectors. Anyone can tear apart anything, sometimes putting it back together is a different story. It would have been interesting is all I'm saying.
I just replaced mine and I'm glad I did. The battery was bulging. Not a good sign in a li-ion battery! Reconnecting was tedious but got in done in just a couple min.
After you lift and turn over the circuit board, the battery is attached to the circuit board with adhesive similar to double stick tape. Pry the battery off the board carefully!
Great video. This really helped when it was time to replace the battery on my S3 Frontier. Thanks for posting this!
Thank you for making the video. I followed it to replace my dead S3 battery.
If you are doing a gear sport which is loosely based on the s3 I believe you need to release the motherboard from the battery holder go super careful though it will release after a while and you can fold it over this reveals the battery connector and the motherboard ribbon cable tear this and you have had it.
It's a real patience job. But good news is the gear s3 battery is identical to the gear sport battery I picked mine up from amazon and higher mah than the original. Putting back together is just the reverse
Thanks for helping me fix my watch. Your instructions were perfect
Wenn der Akku der Uhr nicht mehr lange durchhält sollte man, bevor man die Uhr aufmacht, zunächst eine andere Prozedur durchführen.
Durch eine jahrelange Benutzung und somit das Laden und Entladen, stimmen irgendwann die Kalibrierungsdaten des Akkus in der Uhr nicht mehr.
Es gibt keinen Menüpunkt mit dem man die Uhr dazu veranlassen könnte eine neue Kalibrierung zu starten.
Es sei man bringt die Uhr dazu die Hardware neu zu starten. Mit dem einachen Ausschalten geht das nicht!
Um die Kalibrierung zu starten muss man die "Aus/Ein-Taste" (rechter unterer Drücker) für mindestens 10 Sekunden gedrückt halten, bis auf dem Bildschirm das Wort "Rebooting..." auftaucht. Damit startet die Hardware und Software der Uhr neu. Es wird nichts gelöscht!
Aber die Uhr beginnt jetzt mit einem erneuten Kalibrieren.
Der Kalibrierungsvorgang beginnt, wenn man die Uhr auf unter (!) 10% entlädt und danach vollständig (!!!) auflädt. Die Uhr ist erst vollständig aufgeladen, wenn in der Ladestation die grüne Lampe aufleuchtet, nicht wenn vorher schon 100% angezeigt werden.
Damit ist der Kalibrierungsschritt vollzogen. Man kann diesen Schritt noch ein zweites Mal wiederholen (Entladen unter 10% und danach vollständiges Aufladen).
Danach sollte der Akku wieder lange durchhalten.
Ist das nicht der Fall, dann würde ich erst den Akku ausbauen und durch neuen ersetzen!
Thank you so much. New battery is in my watch now and it is back working. You rock!
Thank you. Just replaced mine using ogodeal kit and it worked. Thanks for the video !!!!!!!
So, if you accidentally disconnect the ribbon that connects the motherboard to the watch while prying off the battery, is there a way to fix that? What could I use to stick it back to the motherboard, or is it broken permanently now? I know this video is old, hope you see it.
WoW the most space on the watch is taken by the battery. Carrying a battery so close to the skin isn't hazardous? Nice vid. Do you have a video showing tools and screw names?
This was excellent, step by step, only problem for me was, the strap connected to the board broke, now my watch is dead.
Same...
Thanks bro. I've replaced mine successful. Just a little struggle pulling the battery out as it sticked to the back.
Thank you for the awesome instructions. my watch is back! the battery was bloated and smelled like alcohol. it was definitely bad. thanx again!!
Thank you so much. This helped me replace my battery.
Thank you. I followed this video and was able to replace the battery without problem. I guess the waterproof seal is damaged along the way though.
Great video dude, sadly couldn't finish my replacement though. Damn glue on the battery has dried and I don't have anything that can heat it so I can remove it. Gonna have to find someone who has the extra tools needed to finish the job off.
Thank you for such lucid instructions
Really helped in fixing my Gear S3. Thank you very much.
Great video .......thanks to you it was quite simple to change the battery.
Followed this and replacement was a breeze... Except the case separation was quite tough. A micro flat-blade screwdriver and some twisting needed to break the seal. A bit of black automotive grade RTV on the unbroken seal and water is no issue...
Thanks for the video! Used it to fix my watch.
Very helpful. Worked like a charm!
Pretty easy to do, even with the cheap tools in the kit. Hardest part is opening the cover, shit is glued in gunk. I owe you a beer!
Hello, I thought your video was excellent, I wanted to ask you, if you ever had a problem with the heart rate sensor, would you put your s3 frontier gear, the battery of the 46mm galaxy watch?
Отлично! Заменил самостоятельно! Спасибо автору ролика! Ничего сложного, просто руки не крючки и аккуратность...👍🤝
the back of the watch has been hell to take off.
Hi, where do I buy a screwdriver for disassembly?
Thank you! I saved $100+ doing myself.
I went to four different phone repair shops today - all of them told me they "don't do watches", even my smart watch. So I've ordered my own battery on Ebay and thanks to do this video will do it myself. What's the issue for these phone repair shops???
Thanks man. My watch isn't keeping charge anymore. So I'm going to be doing this soon. thought it would be a lot harder
Hi Ryan, nice video! Can you explain what the port is on the back cover and opposite of the barometer? It can be seen at 0:48 in your video.
GALAXY GEAR S3 IS NOT WATERPROOF, IT'S WATER-RESISTANT.
Jesus Christ, people...
Like nothing electronic is 100 percent waterproof
my gear 2 classic no problem wather
The new galaxy watch is 50m waterproof, inside actual watch territory, not Ipxx garbage
The Deepsea Challenger submarine is both electronic and waterproof.
@@rajgill7576 Samsung Gear Sport is too 50m waterproof, I use and I love
Thanks for the video. Looks like I should be able to handle this one. Much appreciated.
Funny part is the cover for iphone cables on the table... Good enough video. I was hoping for the Galaxy Watch 46mm. Gear S3 is a little different. Not a complaint. nor a stab.
GENIO!!!! Me resultó muy muy simple con tu video. Desde ya quedo muy agradecido.
Does it maintain it's water resistance after you open it up that way so long as you put it back together correctly or do you have to treat it as a non water resistant watch after that?
Most water resistant technology have a sealant to prevent leakage. You either have to replace that sealant or don't let it near water.
I did this last night, replaced the battery with no issues except the back cover was much more difficult to get off. Before the watch would die after five or six hours and I took it off the charger this morning at 9am and now at 8pm I still have 82% left! The battery was swelled up pretty bad which was more than likely the reason for the bad battery life.
I replaced my bloated battery (did you have issues getting the old battery out from the glue?), put the new battery in, all put back together - and nothing. I ended up just buying a new watch. I use AT&T - the exact same S3 Frontier on AT&T was $350 - got it on Samsung for $270. I love the watch, been without it for 1 1/2 weeks so after the time, effort, and money spent on trying to fix the old one and it not working, I just said "screw it".
This is how smart watches should be made. Look at the moto 360 and that disassembly...
Thanks!!
Had a screen not turning on replaced it then voila! Back in business!
Hi Ryan, thanks for this video. It was very helpful.
Hello, Do you know if the battery from the 46mm Galaxy Watch can be installed in the Frontier Watch? It’s 472mAh compared to the Frontier which is 380mAh.
My question exactly
Wondering the same
Best you can do is look up pictures but i doubt it would work connectors are most likely different
Pretty much ditto. Did it watched the video step by step as I did. There is more glue than the video shows but it is done. Thanks
Nice vid. The gear sport will have the same procedure you did, right?