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Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board

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Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board

Introduction

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Follow this guide to remove the board that contains both joystick modules. Removing the board let's you solder new modules or clean them.

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    1. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove R2 and L2 pads: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove R2 and L2 pads: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove both pads by pushing them up.

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    2. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove T6 Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove both Torx T6 screws from the back.

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    3. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Open the controller: step 3, image 1 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Open the controller: step 3, image 2 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Open the controller: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • With an opening pick, detach the seven clips holding the faceplate. Start from the sides, towards the bottom.

      • Detach the remaining clips by carefully raising the faceplate away from the clips.

      • A flex cable joins both plates.

      • Move the faceplate to the side.

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    4. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove the flex cable: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Push the sides of the connector away from it to free the cable.

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    5. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove the #0 screws: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the 8 screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

      • You can remove the joystick caps by lifting them.

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    6. Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove the board: step 6, image 1 of 2 Disassembling 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Joystick Board, Remove the board: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slowly lift the board from the controller. Make sure to lift both rumble motors as well.

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Conclusion

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

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