Apple Watch Series 6 Job Lot - Can I FIX them?

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Hi, in this video I attempt to fix 3 Apple watches purchased faulty from eBay. One heats up, one is water damaged from swimming and one is locked. All of them are Apple Watch Series 6 and are 40mm.
Will any of them be fixable or will they end up in the parts bin?
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince.

[@Mymatevince]

Spoiler Saver HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

[@henryfoxreviews]

Can I have a apple watch pls

[@henryfoxreviews]

I watch since you tiny channel

[@andrewevans1234]

series 6 has a swim mode i used to go swimming at gym it has lap timer built in

[@DangerousShadow8]

i watched u since when u used to be a little channel

[@nostromo332]

Yes but he wasnt standing tall like he is now.. ​@@DangerousShadow8

[@StezStixFix]

Amazing work, Vince. I very much doubt I could have soldered those tiny wires, that thing would probably have ended up in the bin! Fantastic perseverance! All the very best for 2024! 🎉

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Steve, wishing you and yours all the best for 2024 too!!!

[@hajpero]

i just came from Steve's mini-console video to this video, seeing both of my fav youtubers loving each other in the comments section. Oh the spirit of christmas lives on. Happy new years to both of yous!

[@steviethom]

U both need to do a series together

[@leoglena2812]

I would have bet good money you would have gone zero for three when you put "Apple watches" and "repair" in the same sentence. Thank you for proving me wrong! Happy New Year!

[@tammi8808]

Deep respect for getting those wires soldered.💪🏻 I would have trashed this thing 🤣

[@marcellipovsky8222]

Hi Vince, you are a prime example that training makes a master. You are getting better and better each time you fix something. I wish you and your family all the best for 2024.

[@beavis6363]

Just an unsolicited thought. Wrap the exposed edges of your sharp spudger with some electrical tape or at least a couple layers of masking tape. You may also consider stiffening it up by taping it to you stiff spudger leaving 8mm or so exposed to penetrate and pry with. I acknowledge you got it without these thoughts but surely taping up the edges rather than slicing one's fingertips would be preferable. Keep up the great work and being an inspiration.

[@howardbaldwin1226]

Arguably your most impressive repair Vince! Miniaturization magic! Top job.

[@hayleyedwards3676]

It was so nice and a pleasure meeting you! Thanks so much for everything ☺️

[@Mymatevince]

Likewise Hayley!!!!!

[@Razor8318]

I repaired a lot of iPads and iPhones in the past but I stopped years ago. This kind of videos make me enthusiastic again

[@m.s.6545]

This Apple Watch Repair was nutts...insane....you are a genius !

[@skeelo69]

My best repair this year was saving my dishwasher....you inspired me to take a punt....thanks Vince 👍👍👍

[@jonnyduncan7056]

Jeez, you have some patience. Keep up the good work.

[@slaphead2965]

Next Weeks Episode --- Vince performs a vasectomy . . . ...on a mosquito! Popcorn at the ready! Great video Vince. And a nice job too. 👍🇬🇧😎

[@dark_luls]

LOL

[@MrHumbuck]

It’s been a while since I watched your repairs - I didn’t stop liking them, I guess I just ‘had my fill’ after seeing you do so many. I was curious when I saw that you’d attempted to repair an apple watch though, so I decided to have a look, and wow… Amazing work Vince! You made it look so easy, I’m super impressed! Never would have thought a repair like that would even be possible, it gave me a big smile when I saw you actually using the watch after. It’s also nice to see that your commentary is as pleasant to listen to as it always was. Thanks for continuing to share your repairs with us!

[@Old_Man_Pete]

Meatloaf "2 out of 3 ain't bad" Great fix and even better micro soldering, the dedication and patience you have shown has put you on another level, hope you had a good Christmas and wishing you and your family a happy New year 🎊

[@jessicav2031]

Your skill at dealing with all these stupid glues and tapes without breaking anything is getting really impressive! I wonder if applying low melt to each pin then low temperature hot air (warm air? 🤔) would be enough to remove those connectors or if they would melt first?

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Jessica, maybe it would have worked. Annoyingly there was also a ground solder point under both the left and right hand side near the front of the connector that the soldering iron couldn't reach, so even with low melt on the other accessible solder points I think it would have still struggled to come off.

[@ronlevin2339]

@@Mymatevince I think it is done by using a heat pad under a screen to 120 C and then gently with a heat gun you remove this connector

[@ianvallender7892]

Wishing you and your Subscribers a very Happy 2024 Vince

[@terrygee210]

Hi Vince. Nice work. A tip for you - I wind some masking tape around my finger, and / or or stick a layer or two on my palm to stop damage from edged on opening tools etc.

[@Nikkerston]

im very impressed how you didnt damage these extremely fragile OLED displays and managed to do that digitizer solder job without breaking the screen and it actually working. well done mate

[@Mark-wn7nq]

Wow, Vince! Well done! Soldering those tiny wires and using the solder mask was brilliant. Happy New Year!

[@atomD21]

Amazing work! Though this undoubtedly tells me that I don't really want to work on those...

[@jonsmith5087]

Yes - soldermasking fine wires or tiny legs so close to each other is the only way - it stops bridges and prevents the previous solder parts becoming unsoldered - but wow - that was fine wire

[@Pandor25]

That mat made me remember sea shanty.

[@victor58010]

Maybe consider feeler gauges for prying tiny seams open? All the best ,mate!

[@alexjiner3095]

Great job! Much efforts but worth it!

[@mohamadmansour2595]

Amazing work, I enjoy watching your videos, keep it on.

[@roykettenis4965]

Damn Vince that's some propper soldering work!

[@cyanide_breathmint]

I have a series 6, and if it ever stops working or if I need to change the battery one day, this video will be incredibly helpful. Thanks Vince!

[@shaunzurcher9432]

Not sure if its the same brush but you can drop IPA down the tube when need to do what you did with the battery.... my brush allows for that

[@lumsdot]

Maybe one wire does not connect, thats why the screen is not fully working, maybe, but amazing work

[@chiragnk602]

Wow. It's nice to see someone win against Apple

[@suecook9102]

happy new year from me and husband who loves watching how to fix things

[@treenamcgowan7652]

That's awesome! I know that those trace wires are tiny and you struggle, but to me you make it look easier than it actually is. 2/3 isn't bad! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season!

[@Tim_3100]

great video vince i have been super busy at work so not had time to watch lately

[@DaveBrown1]

Fantastic fix, all the very best for 2024

[@ronny332]

My Mate, you're good in tinkering with things, you for sure know that 🙂. A pleasure to watch your videos. Happy New Year!

[@robindis6274]

Happy New Year Vince, i wish you and your family all the best .

[@leefreeman-roach3526]

That 0.1mm tool you brought, I also brought before and I don’t even know why I brought it 😂, like you said “it’s like paper” couldn’t of put it better myself 🤣🤣

[@talpraitor]

when replacing the screen (glass part ) with the OCA glue you put the glue in the center of the screen and place the new glass on top and it pushs the air out with just the weight of the new glass , you dont need a special machine to them , most of the time a machine is only need when seperating the glass from the screen but have seen people change them without the maching but is a bit of a pain and time consuming.

[@dylansouther]

You should invest in an anti glare light, Northridge fix has one that he sells. He used it on a CPU and the soldering was crystal clear and easy to see what he was doing

[@Coopzzz360]

I used to do iPhone screen refurbing and you do need quite a lot of gear and it’s expensive. That being said it’s so satisfying to do.

[@thegees]

wow that was nice fixes when it comes to apple products, no lockouts like with the new iphones. happy new year

[@thomasbroker69]

Love the work on this, what a great result, you can get covers in colours & glass protector for the watch that protect it from scratches & make it look new, they only cost a few quid. Amazing inspiration!! Thanks for posting

[@Box223]

I have the original model of Apple Watch. I have been using it daily for almost exactly five years (within five days from that mark) and just yesterday, the screen popped off. I had seen some stuff about that happening to older models, so I wasn't really surprised. I took off the screen and removed the battery last night, and the battery was very puffy. I covered it in clear tape with most of the parts removed and I think it looks cooler now. Unfortunately, it can no longer track my activity. I would like to repair it soon, but I'm really not sure if I will since it is a really old model. Also, I have heard about the newer models of Apple Watches having so many different problems (as your video shows), that I don't want to upgrade to a new Apple Watch. I don't think I would like it as much.

[@gbmruk123]

That sound effect Vince had me howling 😂 good job Vince *clapping* huh heh hey 😂

[@Longplay_Games]

It's impressive that you're able to do so much work on those tiny things! Impressive dexterity

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you 👍

[@kennyyellop]

Nice one ,All the best Vince

[@IlBiggo]

As Alex from Northridge Fix would say: better than factory!

[@solarbirdyz]

I honestly can't believe you pulled that off. Delightful work.

[@pizzalord3n]

For controlled application of IPA you might want to get some pipettes of different sizes for that kind of job 👍

[@PCBWay]

Happy New Year to Vince & everyone in Vince's community!🥳

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you so much 🥳

[@Johnhrop]

I would love to see more apple watch repairs. I would not have had the fine motor skills to fix each individual wire. Getting a new screen would be easier. Super effort mate! Happy New Year!

[@wardy2002]

One of the best fixes I've seen. Brilliant

[@HavingFunRepairs]

Well done Vince!

[@TheStylesadam]

That gives me more confidence to persevere. I tend to give up when I'm unhappy with my soldering - well done!

[@BuyitFixit]

Awesome Job Vince!👍 Great respect!👏👏👏 I've soldered small stuff before but perhaps not as small as that! I think I would have just replaced the screen but you did a great job! Have a great new year!🎉🎉🎉

[@ferris7290]

for heating watches, use one of those microwave 'hot water bottles', leave it sitting on top of the watch for a few minutes then attempt to lift the screen

[@Stevecool1967-lo2gq]

What a nice guy vince is. Hope you had a happy Christmas and a fantastic new year to you and the vince family. All the best.

[@Dtr146]

I love that fix it mentality at the end. If it's broken. Give it a shot. The only things that will happen is either you fix it and learn something or you don't fix it and maybe learn something. Even if you completely and royally mess up something like I have done in the past. You gain experience. I ripped traces the first time I tried to remove a USB port. The second time I removed a USB port. It worked beautifully. The third time I had different tools and I ripped a trace. But I persevered and was able to repair that trace. Basically, if it's broken and you like fixing stuff where you watch these KZbinrs. Try to fix it. The worst you can do is not fix it

[@giovanniunali2839]

Watched in 2023 , happy new year from Australia

[@MrBuyerman]

Nice work Vince.

[@jonathanmartin3375]

Some people just like to criticize. I'm amazed you even tried to solder those tiny, tiny wires, much less succeeded! Even putting on a new connector would have been very difficult, but you did the even more difficult soldering!

[@gtxjokke]

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 4:24 First watch 10:03 SPONSOR 11:25 First watch continues 14:20 Second Watch 16:08 MMV MASSIVE 16:36 MMV MASSIVE Ends 17:45 Third Watch 34:55 Results 40:47 End credits

[@GadgetUK164]

That was a fun watch! Nice work Vince!!! Have a great New Year =D

[@Mymatevince]

Hahaha, thank you Chris. I hope you have a great New Year too!

[@martinnash007]

Well done! perseverance pays.

[@vwgolffancarreviews7111]

Have a happy New year that's like a galaxy watch charger

[@logothaironsides2942]

good work that man. HOw interesting about solder mask, never ever heard of it before

[@shambleslongplay3566]

ignore the people who never solder and tell you you cant solder. been telling you from the start its within your ability to solder this stuff, its just a matter of patience and practice. And you have more patience than i do, so by extention you have the ability to be better than i am at soldering. "yes i could solder that watch" No i wouldnt do it because its not worth my sanity.

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

So tiny but a really great work. Happy New Year.

[@cooper1095]

woah, all those wires were soldered... thats impressive dang

[@sean9595]

Sound job Vince and happy new year👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@patrickjmorgan]

Very well done Vince- there’s no way I’d attempt soldering those. I had some success repairing my old series one after I ripped the sacredness sensor - that I’d not seen as I pryed the screen up, replacing the battery. They are fiddly little yokes! Happy new 2024- I’ve only found your channel about 8 months but I’m a fan of you varied work and exploits.

[@dpyles9396]

great job Vince! I have neither the patience nor the steadiness of hand to get that done.

[@DanielRicciardo1234]

Hi Vince I been watching your videos for a long time and I really like your videos and I love your videos

[@racing_mntage1584]

I feel you man, my 6.5 inch wrists don't allow me to wear anything bigger than 40mm, 38mm seiko 5s are my favourite. Really like the rado captain cook white one, I'll get it one day inshallah

[@rafaelmagro2921]

I just have to tell you: thank you so much for all the inspiration! Happy new year!

[@clivengauge]

Happy New year to you Vince 🎉

[@zx85]

Bravo! 2023 was the year I discovered your channel, and I've found it inspirational and enjoyable - I like to watch your fixes while I'm doing some tinkering of my own 😊 Happy New Year to you, your family and your fine community of viewers - onwards to more honest fixes in 2024!

[@steverae68]

Congrats Vince, welcome to the wonderful world of Apple Watch, good fix

[@oldman1944]

Impressive work Vince. I reckon that solder mask trick will come in handy. Thanks for a year of great videos 🙂

[@robertrainey1728]

Wow what a great repair.

[@krahwinkel9503]

I admire you for your patience.

[@QsTechService1]

Wow really nice job sodering Is very impressive vince

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Q👍👍👍

[@michaelwilson3844]

lol Vince at the end of the video when you asked Siri how many steps have I done today my iPhone popped up and replied sorry can’t help you with this one 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@gilles111]

I can't even solder a 2mm wire, so no comments on your soldering off my side! Good job done, not many people are able to fix an Apple watch. And happy new year to you and your family too!

[@yooochoooob]

If that glue is anything like Superglue, the life of the glue can be greatly extended by keeping it in the fridge 😉

[@chris-pike]

Great work on the watches there and interesting too Happy New year to you all the best for 2024 Vince 👍

[@davyarthurs]

Impressive final fix there! Patience, perseverance and above all skillzzzzzz 🏅

[@MrAsBBB]

Absolutely great work. It’s one of those devices I thought would be too small to work on but it does prove you can do it. From a gargantuan Rolls Royce to an almost smallest repair ever. It’s like Everest meats an ant. Happy New Year Vince.. All the best from Alex for 2024

[@BelgianDiecastRestorations]

'Apple' and 'repairability' are two words on the very opposites of the spectrum. I admire your courage in attempting this and I'm even more impressed with the succesful results! Have a great New Year!

[@IlBiggo]

I love how people always bring up Apple as if easy microsoldering existed and Apple took it away from us. Good luck with your "any other brand" repairable wrist computer, the one with a red button marked "REPAIR".

[@rorykelly8275]

Wow mate well done. As they say, “2 out of 3 ain’t bad”.

[@DownHillCol]

Oooh the moonswatch I quite fancy one of those one day. I wonder if I can get a broken one for cheap to try and repair LOL great repair vid Vince and happy new year 🎉

[@renataavgeri1132]

Haven't watched the video yet but wanted to wish you a very happy new year. I hope 2024 is a better year for everyone.

[@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440]

What a nice fix of course icloud locked watch can only be used for parts as you cant even setup on your phone because its locked to another apple account!

[@YellowJello57]

Thank you for all the excellent entertainment this year, Vince. Happy new year and best wishes to you and yours.

[@andy70d35]

Well done, that takes some doing.

[@SouthendLad600]

Happy new year Vince.

[@S3ARCH_N_D3STROY]

Happy new year Vince, that B-7000 is Temu top seller for glue 😂

[@johanklausen]

nice, good work fixing

[@nicmost3044]

Happy new year Vince....RE