These instructions apply to all Apple watches with removable watch bands.

ensure your Apple Watch is switched off so that you don’t accidentally tap anything.

Hold down the band release button on the back of the Apple Watch with your fingertip or fingernail.

An Apple Watch face down

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There are two band release buttons for each strap.

They’re located at the top and bottom of the back of the Apple Watch.

While holding the button, slide the band across to remove it.

The back of an Apple Watch

Once the band slides out, you might release the band release button.

Repeat the same process for the remaining strap.

The Apple Watch doesn’t use a standard watch band.

An Apple Watch with its wrist band removed

you oughta use a watch strap specifically made for the unit.

All Apple Watches use the same punch in.

see to it the small text on the back of the new band is facing you.

An Apple Watch with its wrist band partially attached

Slide the new band in until you feel and hear a soft click.

When you’re done, you canchange your Apple Watch faceto match your new band.

Hold down one of the quick release buttons and gently pull the band off.

Trio of images showing how to press the quick release button to remove the Apple Watch Link Bracelet

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Slide a new link bracelet on.

The soft click will tell you the band is snugly fit.

Then, enter yourpasswordand tapUnpair.

Torestart your Apple Watch, press and hold the side button, then swipePower Off.

Press and hold the side button again, then release when the logo appears.