Apple Watch 8 Screen is dead. Force restart won’t help. I can only see the cursor circle for a few seconds. Still dead

I have tried all methods to restart. It is not even showing as charging while connected to the charger. Kindly help

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 01:34 AM

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Posted on Sep 5, 2023 03:56 AM

This looks like a hardware issue and you'll have to send it in for service.

Check the links on this Apple Watch service page as a start:

Apple Watch Service & Repair - Apple Support


Or give them a call:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Or visit an Authorized Apple Service Provider or Apple Store next to your place:

Apple - Find Locations


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Sep 5, 2023 03:56 AM in response to BoldMonk

This looks like a hardware issue and you'll have to send it in for service.

Check the links on this Apple Watch service page as a start:

Apple Watch Service & Repair - Apple Support


Or give them a call:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Or visit an Authorized Apple Service Provider or Apple Store next to your place:

Apple - Find Locations


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Apple Watch 8 Screen is dead. Force restart won’t help. I can only see the cursor circle for a few seconds. Still dead

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