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I know this happens if the battery swells up, but I do not see a spicy pillow in there. That battery is flush with the Digital Crown reader, and it only pops out if I shift the screen away from the Digital Crown (towards the connector). It’s an S1 circa mid-2017, at one point I replaced the screen on it (myself, not got a refurb watch from Apple) which is probably related. It’s also no longer my primary watch, it’s a sleep tracker and a backup in case I forget to charge up my S6 overnight. Lucky bonus, if I do need to replace the battery, the Force Touch sensor is still good so I can reuse that.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

It’s where you put your super energy pill.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yes my Series 0 and Series 4 both did that. My wifes Series 3 also did it. We dont wear Apple watches anymore

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Apple Watch Reverso

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Apple offered a free replacement for Series 0/1 as this was a known defect…that was however back in 2015/16…No Idea if they still honor this…doubtful but worth a try

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

This happened to me with my S0 like 5 years after getting it launch day

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Not yet, but only time will tell…

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yep. Had this exact same problem with the S0. Apple replaced it with an S1 free of charge.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

How it poped?! I am at my 4th apple watch (4,5,8 and now ultra2) and never had this issue...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Same here with my serie 1…. Battery 🪫 got fat

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

When you replaced the first battery did you use a new seal or try to reuse the old one? I did the battery in my wife’s S0 years ago and getting the seal just right was tricky.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Yes. Battery swollen.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Happened to my S3 about 2 years ago. Apple replaced it with another S3 free of charge even out of any warranty. My watch was about 3-4 years old at that time.

Not sure if they would still do anything like this at this time though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I don't understand the problem. It's just an adjustable display.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I had the problem on my apple watch 6, I think I banged it on the side. First replaced with a "glue seal" did not work and happened again, then I glued it. The battery had not expanded. I ended up getting the new ultra

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Happened to my s3

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

at least it'll be easy to change the battery now since it opened up for you. :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I can close it fine (I have to force it open, it’s just way too easy to) so it’s not of major concern rn (at least, it can wait until after Christmas when I’m not broke while still using it normally). At least it did open up before it became impossible to close up without crushing the battery, so I have a bit of a warning signal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This happened on my S6 but since I have warranty coverage there was no charge. It was not repaired but replaced.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

S6? That’s rather new, and I don’t have warranty on mine anymore.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

This happened on my S6 but since I have warranty coverage there was no charge. It was not repaired but replaced.