Band release button doesn’t depress

I can’t push down the band release button on my Apple Watch in order to remove watch strap

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 01:57 PM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2022 02:29 PM

Don't force it. If you tried all the steps in the 'Change your band' section of:

Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support

Then at this point, I think your best options are to contact Apple Support or, if possible, make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it. Either way:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple




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Nov 10, 2022 02:29 PM in response to jetfromlmore

Don't force it. If you tried all the steps in the 'Change your band' section of:

Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support

Then at this point, I think your best options are to contact Apple Support or, if possible, make an appointment at the Genius Bar in an Apple Store near you and let them look at it. Either way:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple




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Band release button doesn’t depress

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