Fitbit Charge 3 Screen Repair Replacement | Repair Tutorial
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Steps to fix your device.
1. Remove the bands
2. Remove the band holders
3. Use a heat gun to heat up the screen
4. Pry up the screen (Be careful not to cut the ribbon)
5. Remove the battery
6. Remove the shield covering the screen ribbon
7. Unplug the screen
8. Put on the new screen
9. Put your device back together
10. Get back to staying fit:)
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Thanks very much, I followed your instructions step by step and I now have a working Fitbit Charge 3. All I would add is to be very careful when you remove the strap holders at the beginning, as there is a tiny spring in the smaller piece which can easily fall out and get lost!
Hey Joe!!!..Thanks a ton for this video.I just followed each and every step. And got the screen replaced perfectly. My charge 3 is now like a brand new device..Thanks once again.. really helpful video. (Used a hair dryer as mentioned in a comment)
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This video helped me very much. I used a hair dryer to heat the glue, it worked.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for the video. Just got done repairing my Charge 3. I used some 5 min epoxy instead of the T8000. Hardest part was getting the screen to pry up. I ended up using a 0.015” feeler gauge to get it open.
Let us know how the epoxy works 🤣
thank you so much for this video!!!
My screen was fading little by little until it went off completely. I just bought the replacement, while waiting for it to arrive I decided to open and check inside. How fortunate I am that I found the battery swollen D:
Ohh no. The screens can go bad from swollen batteries. Glad this video helped!
Just finished the replacement for my wife's charge 3. Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
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With a dead screen I stumbled over your video and thought " what the hell, let's give it a shot". I ordered a replacement screen from you know where and thanks to your tutorial I now again have a working fitbit. A big thumbs up:-)
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Best tutorial out there
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Great tutorial! Where did you get your replacement screen? I've been searching all over to no avail
ebay
@@krishnam1 Yup I found one on ebay as well
worked a treat
@@MikeyBe Hi Mikey, do you recall which seller you bought from? How long did it take to receive the new screen?
I have a Fitbit charge 3 that has a dim screen issue. Very hard to see indoors under regular light and impossible to read the watch outside in daylight. It’s really only visible in the dark.
The battery seems to be good and lasts 5 to 7 days between charges. Do you think replacing the screen would resolve the issue or should I just scrap the watch. Thanks for your advice.
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My wife's Charge 3 has the same dim screen issue, why not just post the solution here?
I’m also experiencing the exact same issue. Dimming on the sides. Extremely difficult to read indoors on the brightest setting.
I purchased it new in 2019.
Thanks for video very helpful. For any trying this hardest thing removing the screen once that off its "easy peasy" t-8000 take about 24-48 to cure. Thanks again Joe
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Brilliant explanation followed it to the letter, presto , !charge 3 back to life !thx again from a 78 yr old
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Great tutorial thanks, definitely doable. Would you say this fix would remedy the generic dim, unreadable display issues the Charge 3 is plagued with?
It should
@@Joesge I have just ordered a replacement screen, The repair looks like a walk in the park compared with changing a battery and screen on an HTC phone or iPhone for that matter. Once I've done the change over Ill report back and let everyone know if a Dim unreadable display on the Charge 3 is fixable with a simple screen replacement. This will at least let us norrow down the issue.
@@MikeyBe Thank you so much for this, please remember to say if this fixes your issue
Any luck?
@@charlierice214 I have the replacement screen but am still waiting on a heat gun I've ordered off eBay. Will definately let you know as my charge 3 is now totally bank and unreadable.
The NFC chip can be scraped off with a flathead screwdriver and stuck onto the back of the new screen
This was a very helpful video. Replacing the screen went exactly as shown. Well done!
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Hello,Joe.
I was able to gently pry up and remove the screen without heat. I used an automotive feeler gauge then a very small screw driver. Fyi - One Fitbit I had, had a 001 fault code on the screen. The new screen did not fix it.
Amazon has a kit. It does not say Fitbit. It includes tools and sealant.
Can you do a inspire Fitbit screen replacement please
The display of the Fitbit charge 3 consists of glued layers. The chip, which was also glued between glass sheets, delaminates due to temperature fluctuations.
It is a completely unnecessary expense to install new display / digitizer parts as long as the design of the display is faulty.
The now defective Fitbit charge 3 is my second watch, the first one was replaced under warranty by the manufacturer a year and a half ago. This watch is still under warranty, but half a year before the second device's warranty expired, the manufacturer did not replace it again, closing the ticket unresolved.
I do NOT recommend the manufacturer Fitbit, they sell scraps and evade their warranty obligations.
your charge 3 appears to be missing a piece. mine had 3 ribbons connecting the LCD, I had to peel off a black sticker which I had to salvage and stick onto a new screen.
I THINK Charge 3 special edition with fitbit pay has 3 ribbons, while normal charge 3 ( no fitbit pay) has only 2 ribbons
Same, did peeling back the sticker and putting on new screen work for you?
I've just come across this on the one I'm repairing now 🤦🏻♂️
@@leowxm hope its going well. my charge 3 is sitll going strong. battery is getting there though
@hockysa yes I've only just replaced the screen tonight. It was an old one we had and just decided to repair it. Will have to check if I've ruined the pay function once I've sorted it out and connected it to my account.
Great Video! Does the T-8000 waterproof the device again or will watersports damage the device? Thanks
We do not recommend any device even from the factory to be near or in water.
How about the water proof after the replacement? And can we use a heater to open it again?
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Thanks for your good Tutorial Video. It helps a lot. After Display change, only the battery Display doesn‘t change anymore. All the Time the battery is 100%, But only After restart of my charge 3, I get another percentage. Could you imagine Whats the Problem Here? Thanks a lot for your help
Before Display change battery percentage was Working.
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how much do you charge to fix the screen on a charge 3 it doesn't have the charge 3 option on your website to send in
Hello, unfortunately, we do not repair this device. We do sell the parts at www.joesge.com though. - Aaron P
Thanks!, I've repaired my wife's fitbit just following your video.
Big Up Mauricio. Brownie points for life.
Where did you find the replacement screen? Also, will E-6000 work as well as T-8000?
I found on on ebay china
I cannot unscrew my Charge 3 with a T2 Torx screwdriver. I used WD40, but it didn't help. None of the 4 screws come out. Is it supposed to be so hard? Any suggestion?
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@@Joesge Thank you! I just sent you an e-mail detailing my question. 🙂
Great tutorial! However I hesitate to do my own repair. Do you do repairs???
Hello, You could definitely send your device to our repair center and we can take a look. Here is the link to our website 👉www.joesge.com/pages/repair-service - Aaron P
There are 3 ribbon in my charge3's screen!?? And I bought a 2 ribbon screen like yours, and it is worked. Why there is a difference?
Im really not sure.
@@Joesge I know it, it is nfc fuction cable. I bought the wrong version.
Is the screen from the charge 4 different then the charge 3?
Yes it is.
Will this tutorial work for charge 4 ?
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Where can I buy a new screen from?
Any links?
Does anyone know if the charge 4 is the same internally?????
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Where do i buy the replacement screen
www.joesge.com/products/fitbit-charge-3-fb407-repair-replacement-parts?_pos=7&_sid=2d0668a15&_ss=r&variant=32157629087790
Where can you get a new charge screen replacement?
www.joesge.com/products/fitbit-charge-3-fb407-repair-replacement-parts?_pos=1&_sid=506d30b10&_ss=r
You can get it on eBay for less. He’s charging you triple the price $70 yea right. Of course he’ll delete this comment
Hi my charge 3 has a black screen. Nothing turn on even when I try to reset. If plugged in, and I press the botton, it just vibrates non-stop. Do you think this is a main board issue?
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is it still waterproof ?
It all depends how the glue is put on. We don't really say electronics are ever waterproof, but it could potentially still be water resistant
Press and hold, then show Code 001 and it vibrates. same again
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my fitbit did not come back on :(
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Will a hair/blow dryer work if I don’t have a heat gun?
I just did this today with mine. Yes, it works. You might have to do it a few times to soften the glue, and just before you attempt to pry it open, concentrate the heat on the side that is opposite the logo (where you'll be lifting the screen). I did manage to scratch up the screen a bit in my attempts, but I figured it was going to be thrown away, so I didn't care too much. Hope this helps!
My fitbit charge 4 stopped syncing after 3 weeks, I've done all of the usual steps numerous times and it did not help. Tried on different phones same issues, bought another device and this one is fine so far, we'll see after 3 weeks. The other one only syncs when I take it off, after 2 minutes off my wrist it connects no problem, I put it back on and it is stuck in looking and no matter what I do it does not connect until I take it off again. I can only assume that somehow my wrist is now blocking the bluetooth signal. I know this is for fitbit 3 but I was hoping the layout is similar. Do you know where the bluetooth is located, just want to see if my theory makes any sense. I can't return it so I either manage to fix it or I'll throw it away.
This is harder than it looks. I can't get the screen off 🤦🏻♀️
Have you tried using heat?
@@Joesge Yes. It's stuck on there pretty good.
@@Joesge Finally got it. Those little springs gave me an issue putting them all back but its all done now. Thank you. How long should I leave the elastic band on?
I can send a fitbit charge 3 NFC for you to repair.
I am forma Brasil.
I can send a fitbit charge 3 NFC for you to repair.
I am forma Brasil.
I can send a fitbit charge 3 NFC for you to repair.
I am forma Brasil.
I can send a fitbit charge 3 NFC for you to repair.
I am forma Brasil.
I can send a fitbit charge 3 NFC for you to repair.
I am forma Brasil.
Hello, unfortunately, we do not repair this device anymore. We do sell the parts at www.joesge.com though. - Aaron P
Dude, you got me all tore open and I'm met with a t1 screw.
Hello, we do sell the tools here 👉 bit.ly/2R96g7Z