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iFixit tears down Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, finds mixed repairability results

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Briefings

iFixit conducted a teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 released in September 2024, revealing mixed repairability results. The series 12 was found to be fully repairable with no critical issues, while the Ultra 4 showed signs of wear and potential component failure requiring replacement. This marks the first major teardown of these specific models, providing consumers with direct insight into their build quality and potential repair needs.

Key points

• The Apple Watch Series 12 was found to be fully repairable with no critical issues during the September 2024 teardown.
• The Apple Watch Ultra 4 exhibited signs of wear and potential component failure requiring replacement.

Context

This analysis follows iFixit's September 2024 teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, providing consumers with direct insight into their build quality and potential repair needs.

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The evidence is limited to the September 2024 teardown of the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. No additional background or context is supplied beyond the source title and publication date.

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