The Apple Watch SE and Series 3 to 6 cover six years of watches, and a lot of them are still on a wrist. The older ones are also at the age where the battery is the thing to look at, and where a swollen one pushes the display off the case, which is a fault that is worth knowing.
Blue Apple repairs the Apple Watch SE, in all its generations, and the Series 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam. Each model has its own page with the repairs we offer for it: start at the Apple Watch repair page.
What is different about the Apple Watch SE and Series 3 to 6
- A smaller case on the older watches. The Series 3 comes in 38 and 42 mm, the Series 4, 5 and 6 and the first SE in 40 and 44 mm. The display and the parts differ between those sizes.
- Always-on from the Series 5. The Series 5 and 6 have an always-on display, and the first SE models do not. The model page shows what yours has.
- The SE is the cheaper one. The SE is built like a Series 6 with fewer sensors, and its repairs are the same kind.
- A battery that has aged. On a watch of 2017 to 2020 the battery has long passed its prime. A new battery is the most worthwhile repair.
What usually goes wrong with the Apple Watch SE and Series 3 to 6
- Swollen battery. On the older watches a battery can swell, push the display up and crack the glass. If the screen is lifting at the edge, take the watch off the charger and bring it in.
- Battery that does not last. A watch that dies by lunch. A new battery makes it a daily watch again.
- Cracked or damaged display. The most common visible repair. The model page lists the options for your watch and what each costs.
- Digital Crown that sticks. Dust and sweat in the crown.
- Does not turn on or charge. A dead battery, a dirty back or a fault inside. We measure where it stops.
The Apple Watch SE and Series 3 to 6 models we repair
Every model below has its own page, with the repairs we offer for it and what each one costs.
Apple Watch Series 6 (44mm), Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm), Apple Watch SE (2022), Apple Watch SE (1e gen), Apple Watch Series 5 (44mm), Apple Watch Series 5 (40mm), Apple Watch Series 4 (44mm), Apple Watch Series 4 (40mm), Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm), Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm), Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm), Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm).
Repair or replace?
For an Apple Watch of this age the choice is between a battery and a screen, and the right answer depends on how much you use it. A battery is nearly always worth it on a watch you like. A screen on a Series 3 may cost close to a used watch, and we say so after the diagnosis. Check which watchOS your model can still run.
Looking after your Apple Watch
- Take it off the charger the moment it fits badly. A swollen battery is a safety issue.
- Do not charge it under a pillow or on a radiator. Heat swells an old battery.
- Use a screen protector. It is cheaper than the screen.
How a repair works at Blue Apple
Open your model on the Apple Watch repair page, choose the repair and you see the price straight away. You can bring it to our workshop at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, have it collected (pickup and delivery) or send it by post. If your fault is not in the list, the custom repair form lets you describe it, and we come back with a price before any work starts.
Questions about Apple Watch SE and Series 3 to 6 repair
My Apple Watch screen is lifting at the edge. What is wrong?
It is most likely a swollen battery. Take it off the charger and bring it in. Our article on the Apple Watch battery has more.
Do you repair the Apple Watch SE 3?
Yes, the SE 3 and the earlier SE models are on the Apple Watch page.
More reading
- Apple Watch battery replacement in Amsterdam: complete guide
- Apple Watch screen repair in Amsterdam: costs and options
In short
On an older Apple Watch the battery is the first repair to consider, and a lifting screen means it should not wait. See the Apple Watch repair page for the models and repairs, or send us a request. You will find us at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, and you can call 020 239 11 93 with a question first.
