The video shows a repair expert attempting to replace just the glass on a shattered Apple Watch Series 4 screen. The process is extremely delicate and requires great care, as the watch's internal components are fragile and easily damaged. The expert uses specialized tools, including a vacuum hot plate and a high-tensile strength wire, to carefully separate the glass from the screen without damaging the underlying components. After successfully removing the glass, the expert cleans and prepares the screen for a new glass layer, which is applied using a special adhesive. The repair is considered extremely challenging, with the expert noting that about 99% of people who attempt it will fail. Despite the difficulties, the repair is successful, and the watch is restored to working condition. The expert estimates that the repair took around three hours to complete.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Apple Watch Series 4 has a rectangular design with curved glass edges.
2. Replacement screens for the Apple Watch can cost almost as much as the watch itself.
3. The Force Touch ring on the Apple Watch is fragile and can be damaged by heat.
4. The glass edge of the Apple Watch Series 4 does not have any part of the display panel underneath it.
5. The digitizer on the Apple Watch is also fragile and can be damaged if not handled carefully.
6. The repair process involves removing the tiny glass shards with fine-tip tweezers.
7. A thin piece of stiff plastic is used to separate the glass screen from the Force Touch ring.
8. The adhesive holding the glass to the Force Touch ring is strong and can be difficult to remove.
9. The repair process requires patience and care to avoid damaging the fragile components.
10. The watch is left on during the repair process to test and see if any damage has been done.
11. The vacuum hot plate is used to heat the adhesive and soften it for removal.
12. A high-tensile strength, super-thin gold-colored wire is used to separate the glass layer from the digitizer and screen layers.
13. The wire is placed directly under the glass layer, but above the digitizer and screen layers.
14. The adhesive residue on the digitizer layer can be cleaned off with acetone.
15. The Loca: Liquid Optical Clear Adhesive is used to hold the new glass layer securely to the display.
16. The adhesive stays liquid and gives plenty of time to clear any air bubbles and ensure the display is centered underneath the glass.
17. The UV or ultraviolet light is used to dry and cure the liquid optical adhesive.
18. The repair process takes around 3 hours to complete.
19. The Apple Watch is not water-resistant after the repair.