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How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One

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Time Required: 5 - 10 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One

Introduction

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Use this guide to open the left controller handle of your Backbone One for repairs and modding.

What you need

Tools

    1. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Unfasten the screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5.9 mm-long screws.

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    2. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Lift up the upper part of the controller.

      • Swing over the upper cover and place it on the controller case.

      • Take care that the interconnecting cable has no tension.

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    3. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 3 of 3
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      • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the yellow protective tape which is placed over the interconnect cable connector.

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    4. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Open the ZIF connector: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Open the ZIF connector: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use the tip of an opening pick to open the gray flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.

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    5. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.

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    6. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the upper half of the left controller assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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