iFixit Gives Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Mixed 4/10 Repairability Scores
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 6
iFixit Gives Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Mixed 4/10 Repairability Scores
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 6
Summary
iFixit rated both Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 at 4/10, with the Series 12 improving by 1 point from the last base model while the Ultra 4 matched its predecessor.
Glued displays remain the main repair barrier on both watches, because battery replacement still starts with prying off the screen and risking damage to tight internal flex cables.
Series 12 gained stretch-release adhesive, a battery pull tab and a simpler display press connector, making its 1.461 Wh battery easier to remove than before.
Ultra 4 showed little repairability progress despite a larger 2.444 Wh battery, and its bottom screws still mainly expose the sensor assembly and S11 chip rather than key serviceable parts.
Google's Pixel Watch 5 scored 9/10 by comparison, with iFixit citing a two-screw display removal and battery access that avoids adhesive.