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Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will describe how to replace the motherboard in the controller.

What you need

  1. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Take out your controller and access to the back of the controller.

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  2. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screw on the battery lid. Using the Hex 4 socket and PH #0 bit, remove the 8 mm screw.

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  4. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 AAA batteries.

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  5. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Hex 4 socket and PH #0 bit, remove the four 8 mm screws on the panel.

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  6. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the front and back parts of the panel.

    • Some of the internal components may be displaced when opening the controller.

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  7. Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using the PH #0 bit, remove two 8 mm screws on the main board.

    • De-solder the LED wires from the motherboard.

    • Lift the motherboard with a spudger to remove it from the case.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Hi,

Remot controller doesn't work.

Because my son used it into water.

So what should I do for fix it?

Thanks.

Ali Hori - Reply

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