Introduction
This is a step by step disassembly of the ModRetro M64 Pro Controller. Use this guide when modifying or replacing components on the controller.
What you need
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Slide the battery release button down.
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Pull the battery pack away from the controller and set it aside.
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On the back of the controller, remove eleven screws on the back using the Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Gently separate the front panel from the back panel and set them aside.
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Gently pull three membranes from their pockets to expose the buttons and D pad.
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Remove the buttons and the D-pad from the shell with tweezers or by hand. If you flip the shell over, they will fall out freely.
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To remove the thumb stick gate, remove three screws using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Pull the Gate away from the front panel and set aside.
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Unplug the Rumble Motor cable connector from the PCB.
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Remove one screw holding down the motor using the Y1 Tri-wing screwdriver.
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Lift the motor away and set aside.
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Unscrew four screws using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Gently wiggle the battery PCB to loosen up the connector before lifting the PCB vertically. Set them aside.
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Unscrew three screws around the joystick using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Grip the top of the battery compartment. Gently wiggle while pulling straight up to clear the two metal alignment pins and release the back enclosure.
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Separate the back enclosure from the PCB and battery compartment module, then set the enclosure aside.
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Disconnect two off-white connectors on each side. Use your fingers or tweezers to disconnect the connector.
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Separate the PCB from the Battery Compartment and set aside.
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Slide the button membrane and bumper PCB on each side away from the battery compartment, then set them aside.
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Firmly pull the thumbstick cap straight up to remove it from the press-fit connection.
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Pinch the top and bottom retaining snap-wings on the thumbstick module, then pull the module straight out from the main gray shell.
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Put the Thumb Stick cap and module aside.
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Push one side of the Z-trigger hinge pin and pull it out from the opposite side to remove it.
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Gently pull the membrane from the PCB.
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Remove the front gray holder
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.