Cracked Apple Watch Screen

[red321 6,119]

anyone tried getting a cracked screen on an apple watch repaired? Turns out apple watch can survive being worn while sparring and doing bag work...but one drop from 6 feet onto concrete while landing on the corner of the screen...not so much

[st1ckboy 4,113]

Have tried turning it off, and back on again? 

[red321 6,119]

yeah...I was finally able to sign in, but the bottom half of the touch screen isn't working.  Glass gives way slightly when pressed, guessing because of the cracks

[gotbeer 9,346]

Take it back to Costco and say that's how it came out of the box. 

[gotbeer 9,346]

Hahaha.  Just saw what apples replacement charges were for the apple watch.  Hahahaha.  

Even a DIY seems expensive. 

 And when part of the instructions are put it in a microwave.  And it just seems overly complicated, or I should say a lot of points where user error can occur.  I think you are screwed.

[red321 6,119]

yeah, if I can't get it done locally by someone for $100 or so probably just go get a new one

[gotbeer 9,346]

15 minutes ago, red321 said:

yeah, if I can't get it done locally by someone for $100 or so probably just go get a new one

I'd really look at what you use the watch for.  You might not need to get another expensive smartwatch.  I've been using a basic smartwatch for years, and only really use it to see notifications, timer, watch, and steps/heart rate.  Only thing I really want, and it's still in the first gen stages is blood pressure monitor.  

[Tank 22,732]

A former student of mine does all kinds of screen replacement stuff for apple products. He’s in Eagle Rock. I can contact him if you’re interested.

[red321 6,119]

On 9/4/2019 at 7:43 PM, Tank said:

A former student of mine does all kinds of screen replacement stuff for apple products. He’s in Eagle Rock. I can contact him if you’re interested.

Sweet...can you drive down here and pick up the watch...and then bring it back after the repairs are done.

 

TIA!

[Tank 22,732]

1 hour ago, red321 said:

Sweet...can you drive down here and pick up the watch...and then bring it back after the repairs are done.

 

TIA!

sure can! there's a denny's on ball road. go park there and wait for me. i'll be there in just a few minutes. see ya soon!

[Blarg 27,773]

Don't do it, Red. I've been here since Thursday waiting for Tank to return my golf clubs. 

[Tank 22,732]

7 hours ago, Blarg said:

Don't do it, Red. I've been here since Thursday waiting for Tank to return my golf clubs. 

What makes you think Adam hasn’t stolen them again?

Hang in there, Red. Just leaving Glendale now.

[UndertheHalo 10,002]

I bought an Apple Watch in July.  Few weeks ago I dropped mine like 4 ft onto tile and it shattered.  Honestly pretty disappointed with the durability.  Basically you’re f*cked and have to cough up $300 for a replacement.  

Edited November 16, 2019 by UndertheHalo

[Blarg 27,773]

Take a basic watch and drop it from 4 feet onto tile and the face will probably shatter. This isn't a durability issue. This is your a klutz issue.  

[Theo Huxtable 14,628]

Lol @ Apple Watches.