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#207554 2-Jan-2017 10:28
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My Pebble's screen occasionally goes slightly haywire... the display gets a whole bunch of random bits on it. The rest of the watch is fine, but this was annoying because every time I wanted to see what time it was, I had to press a couple of buttons to refresh the screen, so I've replaced it with a Pebble Steel.

 

Includes a charger cable and a black stainless steel mesh strap (I replaced the plastic strap about a year ago).

 

I hate to throw out something that might be useful to someone. Or maybe it's a museum piece? If anyone wants it, give a shout.

 

Frank

 

 


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  #1697474 2-Jan-2017 10:30
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Keen :)



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  #1697475 2-Jan-2017 10:32
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Fix for the screen tearing issue is here

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7JBmktquUs

 

Hope that helps - by the way it affects the pebble steel too so keep the video in mind for when you start having issues


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  #1697477 2-Jan-2017 10:32
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Could I trouble you to PM me? Am mobile at the moment and can't access PM



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  #1697520 2-Jan-2017 12:26
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@nitrotech if it is the KS edition it doesn't have screws on the bottom - is a sealed unit. They later added screws for repairability (after the ifixit guide) but this method works very well on the later Pebbles.





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  #1697547 2-Jan-2017 12:45
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michaelmurfy:

 

@nitrotech if it is the KS edition it doesn't have screws on the bottom - is a sealed unit. They later added screws for repairability (after the ifixit guide) but this method works very well on the later Pebbles.

 

 

 

 

Yep jumped the gun on that before seeing the kickstarter edition - but as above still works with the steel which will do the same (they all do) after 8 months or so.


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  #1697557 2-Jan-2017 13:13
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PM sent to @Dunnersdude

 

 


 
 
 

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  #1697958 3-Jan-2017 17:48
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I have a pebble classic, wouldn't mind it for spare parts and my strap is failing apart


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  #1698463 4-Jan-2017 16:34
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this happened to mine and i told pebble and got sent a new one, got to keep the old one also. and was well after the year warranty

 

 

 

edit - also mine was 2nd hand so didnt even need to provide any proof of purchase


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  #1698464 4-Jan-2017 16:36
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QJay:

this happened to mine and i told pebble and got sent a new one, got to keep the old one also. and was well after the year warranty


 


edit - also mine was 2nd hand so didnt even need to provide any proof of purchase


If you hadn't heard the news, RIP Pebble.

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  #1698486 4-Jan-2017 17:21
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nitrotech:

 

Fix for the screen tearing issue is here

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7JBmktquUs

 

Hope that helps - by the way it affects the pebble steel too so keep the video in mind for when you start having issues

 

 

 

 

AWESOME! I have 2 pebbles sitting in my drawer with this issue and was wondering what would happen with my 3rd now that Pebble are gone. 

 

Their warranty was awesome tho!


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  #1698488 4-Jan-2017 17:23
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nitrotech:

 

but as above still works with the steel which will do the same (they all do) after 8 months or so.

 

 

 

 

Had my latest one a year and it's  all good. Not one glitch. My second only lasted 3 months.


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