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Non-China Apple Watch Users Need Reliable Battery Replacement and Waterproofing Service in Shanghai

A colleague's child uses a non-China Apple Watch SE, requiring cellular functions and FaceTime audio. However, mainland carriers no longer provide eSIM service for non-China watches, making official Apple Store battery replacements unavailable. There is a need to find reliable merchants in central Shanghai areas like Pudong Lujiazui, Longyang Road, or Xujiahui who can replace batteries at reasonable prices and provide waterproofing services.

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Who would pay

Apple Watch SE non-China users, especially those urgently needing cellular and communication functions; related parents and users willing to pay for professional waterproof battery replacement service.

Current workarounds

Currently, battery replacement cannot be done through official websites or stores and must rely on market merchants who can also meet waterproofing needs for pool use. Existing solutions are opaque and lack trust guarantees.

MVP idea

Develop a platform responsible for replacing batteries and providing waterproof adhesive services for non-China Apple Watches, ensuring legitimate, trustworthy, and reasonably priced services.

How to validate

It is possible to investigate and verify the service quality and prices of nearby merchants through online communities and establish a trust rating system. The risk is the uneven technical skills of merchants, making service quality guarantees difficult.

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