"You go into it unscrewing some exterior screws, which also operate a hinge mechanism inside the watch. Unlike the latest Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch 4 actually allows for "a real rear-entry design". To achieve all of this, Google has basically rethought the entire smartwatch architecture. The vibration motor is held down with screws and connects via pogo pins, and two of the motor's screws actually double as battery screws."
"You can swap out the Pixel Watch 4's battery in just a few minutes. The screen is sealed with an O-ring gasket, which is replaceable and available for sale. This lets the watch achieve an IP68 dust and water resistance rating without gluing the screen, just using the gasket and screws. The board housing the SoC is also very easy to remove."
Google rethought the Pixel Watch 4 architecture to enable a rear-entry service approach accessed by unscrewing exterior screws that also operate an internal hinge. The vibration motor is secured with screws, connects via pogo pins, and two of its screws double as battery screws. The battery is user-swappable in minutes. The display is sealed with a replaceable O-ring gasket sold separately, enabling IP68 dust and water resistance without glued seals. The SoC board is straightforward to remove. The overall internal redesign produces a highly repairable smartwatch with a provisional 9 out of 10 repairability score and a thoughtfully repair-oriented build.
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