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Fitbit Surge won't swipe

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Any further updates regarding all the issues with the surge not swiping

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@weeharps I'd replied separately to your other message. Regarding the screen not swiping, you're likely experiencing an issue with the digitizer, the components that convert touch into digital. It's *possible* (but quite unlikely) the second ribbon cable inside your device partially detached, and you can open it up to verify. It's minimally probable this is the problem as there's not much room for anything to move inside the watch itself. Perhaps replace the entire screen and digitizer, or grab that Ionic you've been eyeing. Installation isn't impossible, I've opened up and repaired dozens of Surges, the screen attached with two small ribbon cables. I don't have a connected one handy to share a picture as already opened this up, but those two rectangles in the middle are where they attach. If you open the watch and they're disconnected, simply reinsert them and push down with your finger until it locks into place. I have fixed *some* this way, though usually the entire screen/digitizer requires replacement. Good luck!

 

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Another consideration is the battery, as you see from my picture, expired LiPo's in the one expand due to parasitic reactions between electrolytes and electrodes releasing heat and gases, this expanded battery is now pushing past its 4mm casing upwards into the screen and digitizer mechanism. Surely, this may contribute.

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