Nike SportWatch GPS Unit Replacement

Written By: Ian Eichorn

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

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Introduction

In the event that the GPS unit of your Nike SportWatch stops picking up a signal, it may require a replacement. This guide involves opening the watch and removing the main board on the watch. A wire connects the GPS to the main board, so after the replacement is finished, soldering the wire back to the main board may be necessary.

If you don't have experience soldering, refer to our How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide. Be sure to turn the watch off before beginning this repair.

Tools

Step 1

Using a size #000 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six 5 mm screws on the back of the device.

Step 2

Then, gently pull the watch band and front screen apart.

Step 3

Using a size #000 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two 2.5 mm screws on the main board.

Step 4

Carefully, use the blue plastic opening tool to pry the main board out of the front panel.
Make sure to be gentle so the ribbon cable that connects to the band does not break, it is fragile and is not removable.

Step 5

Use a spudger, to remove the orange tape that covers the wire for the GPS.

Step 6

Using the soldering iron, break the wire connecting the GPS to the main board at the connector.
When you are reassembling the watch, you will have to solder the wire back together.