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Old band is stuck and release button stuck as well. Cannot get old band off watch.

Apple Watch 3 band is stuck, release button stuck as well. Any suggestions?

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 7:11 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2021 7:38 AM

Gently "Rock" the band back and forth while holding down the release button. You will need to do this on both sides of the watch. Do not force it. A used old toothbrush may be helpful to loosen any excess dust, dirt, lotion, gunk stuck in the band slots and release buttons.

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Old band is stuck and release button stuck as well. Cannot get old band off watch.

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