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A wireless, more traditional, video game controller produced by Nintendo for the Switch system. Model number: HAC-013.

Botched Pro Controller Joystick Replacement - Is it salveable?

Hi everyone, I tried to replace the left joystick on my Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Unfortunately, as the title says, I botched it. I managed to desolder most of the solder points for the joystick, but I still couldn't detach it.

In the process of trying to get any residual solder off the mounting pads, I partially ripped one of them. I think I need to get solder flux to try to get the remaining solder to flow to detach the joystick. However, I want to get the opinion of those more experienced to find out if I passed the point of no return before proceeding. Pictures are below.

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is it the bottom left in the photo

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Yes it is. You can see the torn pad on the right side of the mounting points in the bottom left of the picture.

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@smoothbrain looks similar to the pins above so i would say its a ground pin and fine to connect both together, so the bottom pin to the 1 just above with either a jumper wire or solder blob which ever is easier for you to do

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