Cracked Apple Watch screen: what to do and can it be fixed
A crack in the glass or a dead Apple Watch display: why wearing a cracked watch is risky, what gets replaced, and whether water resistance survives.
Your Apple Watch hit a door frame or fell on tiles, and now there's a crack across the screen. Here's what to do.
Why a crack is risky
- Moisture and sweat get into the crack and eventually kill the display and the board.
- The touchscreen may start registering touches by itself or stop responding.
- Sharp edges of the glass can scratch your skin.
- Water resistance no longer works with a crack — don't swim with it.
What gets replaced
On an Apple Watch the glass and display are bonded into one module, so usually the whole display module is replaced. On newer models replacing only the glass while keeping the original display is possible: it's cheaper, and the technician will tell you if it suits your case. A complete display is ordered in, about 10–14 days. We fit original Apple Watch batteries only.
What else to check
After an impact, check: - whether the Digital Crown and side button work; - whether the battery holds up (watches older than 2–3 years often need a new battery too, which is handy to do in the same visit); - the heart-rate sensors on the back.
Water resistance after repair
After any opening, factory water resistance isn't guaranteed, even with new adhesive. Washing your hands and rain are fine; swimming and showering are best avoided.
How to avoid it
A screen protector or bumper for Apple Watch is cheap and saves the display from most door-frame knocks.
More: Apple Watch repair. Send a photo and the model (the case size is on the back) on Telegram and we'll give you a price.
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