Swap Apple Watch battery - these are your options

If you own an Apple Watch, it may well be that the watch can no longer be charged after some time. If this is the case, the battery probably needs to be replaced. You can have it replaced by Apple or tackle it yourself.

What options do you have to replace the battery of your Apple Watch?

• If you own the Apple Watch Series 2, you may be able to have the battery replaced free of charge if the fault lies with Apple. To do this, contact Apple Support.
• Check whether the error is a warranty case. If you are not sure, you can also contact Apple Support for this.
• Another option is to have the battery replaced for a fee. You can see the prices for this on the Apple homepage.

How to replace the battery yourself

You can also replace the battery yourself, but you must keep in mind that it is quite difficult and you do this at your own risk. Therefore, only replace the battery if you are familiar with the system.

1. First, take the Watch from the charger and turn it off.
2. Now you need to heat the display until the adhesive behind it becomes liquid.
3. Now you can lever up the display. To do this, insert a knife between the display and the case and gently lever up the display. You can also take a plastic spatula to help.
4. If the Watch is open, you only need to remove the screw that secures the battery cover. Finally, remove the battery cable with tweezers and remove the battery by loosening it with a plectrum.