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GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace one or both thumbsticks in your GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro controller.

What you need

  1. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Unfasten the back cover screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 11 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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  2. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • The back cover of the GuliKit Kingkong 2 Pro is held in place by plastic clips.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front assembly and the back cover at the bottom edge of the controller.

    • Tilt your opening pick downwards to widen the gap.

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  3. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Separate the front assembly and back cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Separate the front assembly and back cover: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front assembly and the back cover at the outside of the right controller handle.

    • Slide the opening pick along the gap to separate the front assembly from the back cover.

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  4. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front assembly and the back cover at the outside of the left controller handle.

    • Slide the opening pick along the gap to separate the front assembly from the back cover.

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  5. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the back cover from the front assembly and remove it.

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  7. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the right vibration motor: step 6, image 1 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the right vibration motor: step 6, image 2 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the right vibration motor: step 6, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • It's not mandatory to remove the two vibration motors to remove the mainboard assembly. However, other repairs become much easier with the motors removed. If you want to leave the motors in place, you can jump straight to step 9.

    • Pull on the connectors themselves and not the cables to avoid damaging them.

    • Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the right vibration motor by pushing the connector straight out of its socket.

    • If you can't disconnect the vibration motor with a spudger, use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to pull the connector out of its socket.

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  8. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the left vibration motor: step 7, image 1 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the left vibration motor: step 7, image 2 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the left vibration motor: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the left vibration motor by pushing the connector straight out of its socket.

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  9. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the vibration motors: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the vibration motors by lifting them out of the controller housing.

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  10. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Release the interconnect cable ZIF connector: step 9, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Release the interconnect cable ZIF connector: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger, an opening tool, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the interconnect cable's ZIF connector.

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  11. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 10, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the interconnect cable by pulling the cable straight out of the connector.

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  12. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Unfasten the mainboard assembly screws: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the mainboard assembly:

    • Four 7.8 mm-long screws.

    • Two 11 mm-long screws.

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  13. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the mainboard shield: step 12, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the mainboard shield: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to remove the metal shield from the mainboard assembly.

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  14. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the mainboard assembly: step 13, image 1 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the mainboard assembly: step 13, image 2 of 3 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the mainboard assembly: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the mainboard assembly by lifting it out of the controller housing.

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  15. GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the thumbsticks: step 14, image 1 of 2 GuliKit KingKong 2 Pro Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the thumbsticks: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • The procedure to remove the left and right thumbsticks is the same.

    • Use your fingers to remove a thumbstick by pulling it upwards and off its joystick.

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Conclusion

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

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