Apple Watch SE2 (44mm) OLED Display Screen Assembly

Two watches come in with the same cracked 44mm SE (2nd generation) screen. One owner wants the lowest price and doesn't mind a panel with a little history; the other plans to keep the watch for years and wants fresh glass on top. This listing covers both of them, because both options are built around an Apple display.

OEM Pull or OEM Refurb for a 44mm SE 2?

• OEM Pull: an original display removed from another watch, used but working, and usually the cheaper choice.

• OEM Refurb: an original panel that has been refurbished with new glass, so the surface starts out unmarked.

Either one suits the 44mm SE (2nd generation) only. The 40mm model and the first-generation SE look close, so check the size engraved on the case back and the model number before ordering.

Faults a new SE 2 screen cures

Cracked or spider-webbed glass, a display that stays black while the watch still buzzes for notifications, touch that misses taps or acts on its own, and lines after a fall all point to the display assembly. A screen that has started to bulge away from the case is different: that usually means the battery has swollen, and it should be replaced in the same repair.

Disconnect the battery before lifting the old screen, test the new one before sealing, and finish with fresh adhesive. Picked to match how long you plan to keep the watch, either grade brings the bigger SE back to everyday use.