Introduction
Use this guide to open the SteelSeries Nimbus+ controller for repairs and modding.
What you need
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Use your fingers to remove the phone mount by pulling it straight out of the controller.
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Use your fingers to remove the sticker located on the back cover of the Nimbus+.
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Use a Y1 Tri-point screwdriver to remove the five 9.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the right controller handle.
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Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the right edge.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the left controller handle.
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Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the left edge.
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Carefully fold the back cover assembly to the top of the SteelSeries Nimbus+ and bring it in an 90 degree angle.
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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