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LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the "A" and "B" buttons on the controller.

What you need

  1. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Metal Spudger to push the release clip on the battery cover.

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  2. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the cover off.

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  3. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The battery holder is now visible with the removal of the cover.

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  4. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement, Buttons: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the screwdriver to remove the eight 8.7mm PH1 Phillips head screws.

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  6. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slightly lift up on the back cover until the handle covers are free to rotate.

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  7. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the the side of the handle facing you to the left to reveal the "A" and "B" button circuit board.

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  8. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the screwdriver to remove the three 8.5mm PH1 Phillips head screws.

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  9. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up on the circuit board and move it to the side.

    • Be careful to not cause excess stress to the connecting wires when handling the circuit board. Excess stress can cause solder points to break.

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  10. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to release the buttons from the controller casing.

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  11. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the "A" and "B" buttons by pulling up on one of the buttons.

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  12. LeapFrog LeapTV Controller Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Buttons are now removed.

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Conclusion

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

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