Wearables \u002D Check for Physical Damage<\/div><\/h1>

Here\x27s some info on how to determine if your wearable has sustained physical damage.<\/div><\/div>

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Check for Physical Damage<\/div><\/h2>

Device damage examples include, but are not limited to:<\/div><\/div>

Liquid Evidence<\/div><\/li>

Display or Digital Crown Issues<\/div><\/li>

Hardware Modifications<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Liquid or Corrosion Evidence<\/div><\/h2>

To identify if your device has water damage, check for:<\/div><\/div>

Moisture under the display screen.<\/div><\/li>

Moisture under the heart rate monitor (on back of the watch).<\/div><\/li>

Corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging port.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Display Issues<\/div><\/h2>

Examples of screen damage \/ button issues include but are not limited to:<\/div><\/div>

Cracks<\/div><\/li>

Excessive scratches<\/div><\/li>

Separation (e.g., lens or housing separating from device frame)<\/div><\/li>

Missing physical buttons<\/div><\/li>

Warping (e.g., watch won\x27t lay flat)<\/div><\/li>

Lines

Solid line(s) present across the screen.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

Pixel Deformities

Caused by physical impact to screen or device.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

Punctures<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Hardware Modifications<\/div><\/h2>

A hardware modification is any physical change made to the device not performed by the manufacturer or an authorized agent of the manufacturer.<\/div><\/div>

Most alterations of this type are cosmetic but involve opening the device case in a way that voids the manufacturer\x27s original warranty and is considered physical damage.<\/div><\/li>
Hardware modifications include, but are not limited to:
bezels or cases that involve opening the case and removing the original housing.<\/div><\/li>

non\u002Dremovable back case detached.<\/div><\/li>

device screens replaced.<\/div><\/li>

aftermarket decorations affixed permanently to the device.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul> <\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>

Replacement Options<\/div><\/h2>

If damage is found, several replacement options<\/a> may be available.<\/div><\/section><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/article> <\/body>\n<\/html>'; var parsedkb = $($.parseHTML(htmlString)); $('#kbArticleNew').html(parsedkb);