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Introduction

If your 8BitDo Pro 2 controller joystick is unresponsive or not registering movement correctly, the joystick cover may need to be replaced. This guide demonstrates how to remove the joystick cover from your controller. The joystick module is the component attached to the circuit board beneath the cover. To replace the joystick module, soldering is required and is not covered in this guide.

The joystick is responsible for translating movement into directional input within your game. Over time, wear, tear, or internal damage can affect its performance and accuracy.

Before using this guide, try cleaning the base of the joystick, as debris can sometimes interfere with proper function. You should also test the controller on multiple devices to ensure it is in the correct input mode to confirm the issue is hardware related, see the troubleshooting page for more information.

This repair will require you to open the controller. Before beginning, make sure to power your controller off completely and remove the battery.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller so that the back side is facing up.

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Step 2

Slide the battery cover off to remove it and expose the battery.

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Step 3

Use your hands to remove the battery pack from the controller.
Do not bend or puncture the battery pack, this can be hazardous.

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Step 4 Controller

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Using the iFixit blunt tweezers, peel back the top two corners of the sticker located inside the battery compartment.

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Step 5

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.0 mm screws from the back of the controller.

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Step 6

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Insert the iFixit pick into the seam along the edge of the controller and slide it around to release the clips holding it together.
Leave opening picks in the space to keep the top and bottom case from reattaching.
Use an iFixit tool to carefully pry around the edges of the controller.
Once loosened, gently separate the top and bottom of the controller.
Do not separate the top and bottom sections, as they are still connected by a ribbon cable.

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Step 7

Use a spudger to gently push up on alternating sides of the black plastic tab until it clicks up into its unlocked position.
Don't push the tab too hard or too far, otherwise it may come completely off the connector.
Use tweezers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
The cable should be able to slide in and out of the socket with little to no force. If you feel resistance, the tab may not be fully unlocked.
During reassembly, insert the cable into its socket and use the flat end of a spudger to push the tab down into its locked position.
Separate the top and bottom casing of the controller.
If you feel resistance, check for any cables still connecting the two halves and avoid forcing them apart.